^11–13Christ gave up his life for that person. Wouldn’t you at least be willing to give up going to dinner for him—because, as you say, it doesn’t really make any difference? But it does make a difference if you hurt your friend terribly, risking his eternal ruin!

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So the weak person, the brother or sister for whom Christ died, is ruined by your knowledge.

NLTNew Living Translation

So because of your superior knowledge, a weak believer for whom Christ died will be destroyed.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For the one who is weak—the brother for whom Christ died—is destroyed by your knowledge.

KJV 1900King James Version

And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

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