1 Corinthians 8:10 akjv — For if any man see you which have knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is…

American King James Version

"For if any man see you which have knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; "

— 1 Corinthians 8:10, American King James Version

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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However, there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol to this hour eat it as a thing offered to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

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But meat commends us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.

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But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to them that are weak.

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For if any man see you which have knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

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

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But when you sin so against the brothers, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

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Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend.

1 Corinthians 8:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 8:10 say?
1 Corinthians 8:10 in the American King James Version reads: “For if any man see you which have knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 8:10 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 8:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 10.
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 8:10.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 8:10 in?
1 Corinthians 8:10 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 8:10?
1 Corinthians 8:10 reads (AKJV): “For if any man see you which have knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; ” 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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