1 Corinthians 8:11 kjva — And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— 1 Corinthians 8:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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But meat commendeth 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 stumblingblock to them that are weak.

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For if any man see thee which hast 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 thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

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But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

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

1 Corinthians 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 8:11 say?
1 Corinthians 8:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?”
Where is 1 Corinthians 8:11 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 8:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 8:11 in?
1 Corinthians 8:11 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 8:11?
1 Corinthians 8:11 reads (KJVA): “And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?” 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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