1 Corinthians 8:9 cpdv — But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak. "

— 1 Corinthians 8:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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yet we know that there is only one God, the Father, from whom all things are, and in whom we are, and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things are, and by whom we are.

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But knowledge is not in everyone. For some persons, even now, with consent to an idol, eat what has been sacrificed to an idol. And their conscience, being infirm, becomes polluted.

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Yet food does not commend us to God. For if we eat, we will not have more, and if we do not eat, we will not have less.

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But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak.

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For if anyone sees someone with knowledge sitting down to eat in idolatry, will not his own conscience, being infirm, be emboldened to eat what has been sacrificed to idols?

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And should an infirm brother perish by your knowledge, even though Christ died for him?

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So when you sin in this way against the brothers, and you harm their weakened conscience, then you sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 8:9 say?
1 Corinthians 8:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 8:9 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 8:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 8:9 in?
1 Corinthians 8:9 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 8:9?
1 Corinthians 8:9 reads (CPDV): “But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak. ” 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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