1 Corinthians 8:9 nasb — But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

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"But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak."

— 1 Corinthians 8:9, NASB

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.

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However not all men have this knowledge; but some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat food as if it were sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

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But food will not commend us to God; we are neither the worse if we do not eat, nor the better if we do eat.

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But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

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For if someone sees you, who have knowledge, dining in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be strengthened to eat things sacrificed to idols?

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For through your knowledge he who is weak is ruined, the brother for whose sake Christ died.

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And so, by sinning against the brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, 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 NASB reads: “But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the 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 (NASB): “But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the 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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