1 Corinthians 10:23–33

Christian Liberty

²³“Everything is permissible,” ^rsbut not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” ^tbut not everything builds up. ²⁴No one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person. ^u

²⁵Eat everything that is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake, ²⁶for the earth is the Lord’s, ^vand all that is in it. ^wx27If one of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions of conscience. ²⁸But if someone says to you, “This is food offered to an idol,” do not eat it, ^yout of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake. ^z29I do not mean your own conscience, but the other person’s. For why is my freedom judged ^aby another person’s conscience? ³⁰If I partake with thanks, ^bwhy am I slandered because of something I give thanks for?

³¹Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory. ^c32Give no offense ^dto the Jews or the Greeks or the church of God, ³³just as I also try to please all people in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, ^eso that they may be saved.