1 Corinthians 10:28

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1 Corinthians 10:28

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience—

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KJV

King James Version

But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth [is] the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:

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WEB

World English Bible

But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” don’t eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for the sake of conscience. For “the earth is the Lord’s, with all its fullness.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

But if any man say unto you, This hath been offered in sacrifice, eat not, for his sake that showed it, and for conscience’ sake:

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But if anyone should say to you⁺, “This is offered to an idol,” do not eat, because of the one having informed [you] and conscience—

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 10

²⁶ for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”

²⁷ If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.

²⁸ But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience—

²⁹ the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience?

³⁰ If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks?

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