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1 Corinthians 10:23

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23–24Looking at it one way, you could say, “Anything goes. Because of God’s immense generosity and grace, we don’t have to dissect and scrutinize every action to see if it will pass muster.” But the point is not to just get by.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up.

NLTNew Living Translation

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

All things are permitted, but not all things are profitable. All things are permitted, but not all things build up.

KJV 1900King James Version

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.