1 “We all have knowledge.” Here and in v. 4 Paul cites certain slogans the Corinthians apparently used to justify their behavior (cf. 6:12–13; 7:1; 10:23). Paul agrees with the slogans in part, but corrects them to show how the Corinthians have misused these ideas.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

KJV 1900King James Version

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

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