1 Corinthians 8:9 net — But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

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"But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak."

— 1 Corinthians 8:9, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we live, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we live.

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But this knowledge is not shared by all. And some, by being accustomed to idols in former times, eat this food as an idol sacrifice, and their conscience, because it is weak, is defiled.

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Now food will not bring us close to God. We are no worse if we do not eat and no better if we do.

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But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.

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For if someone weak sees you who possess knowledge dining in an idol’s temple, will not his conscience be“strengthened” to eat food offered to idols?

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So by your knowledge the weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed.

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If you sin against your brothers or sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience, 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 NET Bible reads: “But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance 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 (NET): “But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance 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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