1 Corinthians 10:29 net — I do not mean yours but the other person’s. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?

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"I do not mean yours but the other person’s. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?"

— 1 Corinthians 10:29, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 10 — Context

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for the earth and its abundance are the Lord’s.

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If an unbeliever invites you to dinner and you want to go, eat whatever is served without asking questions of conscience.

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But if someone says to you,“This is from a sacrifice,” do not eat, because of the one who told you and because of conscience–

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I do not mean yours but the other person’s. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?

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If I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed for the food that I give thanks for?

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So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

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Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,

1 Corinthians 10:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 10:29 say?
1 Corinthians 10:29 in the NET Bible reads: “I do not mean yours but the other person’s. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?”
Where is 1 Corinthians 10:29 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 10:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 29.
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 10:29.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 10:29 in?
1 Corinthians 10:29 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 10:29?
1 Corinthians 10:29 reads (NET): “I do not mean yours but the other person’s. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?” 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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