1 Corinthians 10:26 web — for "the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness."

World English Bible

"for "the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness.""

— 1 Corinthians 10:26, World English Bible

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1 Corinthians 10 — Context

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"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things build up.

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Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor's good.

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Whatever is sold in the butcher shop, eat, asking no question for the sake of conscience,

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for "the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness."

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But if one of those who don't believe invites you to a meal, and you are inclined to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for the sake of conscience.

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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, and all its fullness."

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Conscience, I say, not your own, but the other's conscience. For why is my liberty judged by another conscience?

1 Corinthians 10:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 10:26 say?
1 Corinthians 10:26 in the World English Bible reads: “for "the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness."”
Where is 1 Corinthians 10:26 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 10:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 10:26.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 10:26 in?
1 Corinthians 10:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 10:26?
1 Corinthians 10:26 reads (WEB): “for "the earth is the Lord's, and its fullness."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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