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◄ 1 Corinthians 8:8►
New International Version
But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

New Living Translation
It’s true that we can’t win God’s approval by what we eat. We don’t lose anything if we don’t eat it, and we don’t gain anything if we do.

English Standard Version
Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.

Berean Standard Bible
But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

Berean Literal Bible
But food will not commend us to God; neither if we should eat do we come short, nor if we should not eat, do we have an advantage.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
But food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse.

New American Standard Bible
Now food will not bring us close to God; we are neither the worse if we do not eat, nor the better if we do eat.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
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.

Legacy Standard Bible
But food will not commend us to God. We neither lack if we do not eat, nor abound if we do eat.

Amplified Bible
Now food will not commend us to Godnor bring us close to Him; we are no worse off if we do not eat, nor are we better if we do eat.

Christian Standard Bible
Food will not bring us close to God. We are not worse off if we don’t eat, and we are not better if we do eat.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Food will not make us acceptable to God. We are not inferior if we don’t eat, and we are not better if we do eat.

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

Contemporary English Version
But food doesn't bring us any closer to God. We are no worse off if we don't eat, and we are no better off if we do.

English Revised Version
But meat will not commend us to God: neither, if we eat not, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Food will not affect our relationship with God. We are no worse off if we eat [that food] and no better off if we don't.

Good News Translation
Food, however, will not improve our relation with God; we shall not lose anything if we do not eat, nor shall we gain anything if we do eat.

International Standard Version
However, food will not bring us closer to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat food that has been offered to an idol, and no better off if we do.

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

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

Webster's Bible Translation
But food commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat, are we the better; neither if we eat not, are we the worse.

Weymouth New Testament
It is true that a particular kind of food will not bring us into God's presence; we are neither inferior to others if we abstain from it, nor superior to them if we eat it.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no better if we do not eat, and no worse if we do.

World English Bible
But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we don’t eat are we the worse, nor if we eat are we the better.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But food does not commend us to God, for neither if we may eat are we in advance; nor if we may not eat, are we behind;

Berean Literal Bible
But food will not commend us to God; neither if we should eat do we come short, nor if we should not eat, do we have an advantage.

Young's Literal Translation
But victuals do not commend us to God, for neither if we may eat are we in advance; nor if we may not eat, are we behind;

Smith's Literal Translation
And food sets us not before God: for neither, if we eat, do we abound; neither if we eat not, do we want.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But meat doth not commend us to God. For neither, if we eat, shall we have the more; nor, if we eat not, shall we have the less.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
Now food will not bring us closer to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, nor are we better off if we do.

New Revised Standard Version
“Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But meat does not bring us closer to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither if we do not eat, are we the worse.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But food does not bring us to God, for if we eat, we gain nothing, and if we do not eat, we lose nothing.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But meat commends us not to God; for, neither if we eat are we better, nor, if we eat not, are we worse.

Godbey New Testament
But meat will not commend us to God; neither if we eat are we the better; nor if we eat not are we the worse.

Haweis New Testament
But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat are we the better, or if we eat not are we the worse.

Mace New Testament
meat does not recommend us to God: if we eat, we are not the better men; if we don't eat, we are not the worse.

Weymouth New Testament
It is true that a particular kind of food will not bring us into God's presence; we are neither inferior to others if we abstain from it, nor superior to them if we eat it.

Worrell New Testament
But food will not commend us to God; neither, if we eat not, are we lacking; nor, if we eat, do we abound.

Worsley New Testament
But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Food Sacrificed to Idols
…7But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.8Butfooddoes not bring us closertoGod:We are no worseifwe do not eat,andnobetterifwe do.9Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.…

Cross References
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:3
The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him.

Romans 14:20-21
Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

Colossians 2:16
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

Mark 7:18-19
“Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)

Matthew 15:11
A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”

1 Timothy 4:3-5
They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. / For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Acts 10:14-15
“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

Hebrews 13:9
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Galatians 6:15
For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.

1 Corinthians 6:13
“Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

Isaiah 58:3-7
“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers. / You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high. / Is this the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to the LORD? ...

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Micah 6:6-8
With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves? / Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? / He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?


Treasury of Scripture

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.

meat.

1 Corinthians 6:13
Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the bodyis not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Colossians 2:20-23
Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, …

are we the better.

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1 Corinthians 8
1.To abstain from food offered to idols.
8.We must not abuse our Christian liberty, to the offense of our brothers;
11.but must bridle our knowledge with charity.














But food does not bring us closer to God:
In the context of1 Corinthians 8, Paul addresses the issue of eating food offered to idols, a common practice in Corinth due to its pagan culture. The statement emphasizes that dietary practices, such as eating or abstaining from certain foods, do not affect one's spiritual standing before God. This reflects the broader biblical teaching that external rituals or practices are not the basis of righteousness (seeMark 7:18-19, where Jesus declares all foods clean). The focus is on the heart and faith in Christ, rather than on ceremonial observances. This teaching aligns with the New Testament's emphasis on faith and grace over the law (Galatians 5:6).

We are no worse if we do not eat,
Paul reassures believers that abstaining from certain foods, particularly those associated with idol worship, does not diminish their spiritual status. This was an important clarification for early Christians who were navigating the tension between Jewish dietary laws and the freedom found in Christ. The statement underscores the principle that spiritual maturity and relationship with God are not contingent upon dietary choices. This echoesRomans 14:17, which states that the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

and no better if we do.
Conversely, Paul asserts that consuming such food does not enhance one's spiritual condition. This challenges any notion of spiritual elitism based on dietary practices, which was a potential issue in the diverse Corinthian church. The emphasis is on the believer's conscience and the impact of their actions on others, rather than on the act of eating itself. This teaching is consistent with the New Testament's focus on love and edification within the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:23-24). It also reflects the freedom believers have in Christ, as long as their actions are guided by love and do not cause others to stumble (1 Corinthians 8:9-13).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth regarding issues of Christian liberty and conscience.

2.Corinth
A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, including various religious practices.

3.Corinthian Church
The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues related to idolatry, food offered to idols, and Christian freedom.

4.Idolatry
A prevalent practice in Corinth, where food was often sacrificed to idols, raising questions for Christians about participation.

5.Christian Liberty
The broader theme of1 Corinthians 8, where Paul discusses the freedom believers have in Christ and its implications.
Teaching Points
Understanding Christian Freedom
Believers are free in Christ, but this freedom should be exercised with love and consideration for others.

Food and Spirituality
Our spiritual standing before God is not determined by dietary practices. True spirituality is about the heart and obedience to God.

Conscience and Community
While we have freedom, we must be mindful of how our actions affect the conscience of others in the community of faith.

Avoiding Legalism
Legalism can arise when we impose non-essential practices on others as a measure of spirituality. We must focus on the essentials of faith.

Building Up the Body
Our actions should aim to edify and build up the church, avoiding behaviors that might cause others to stumble in their faith.
Lists and Questions
Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 8

What does the Bible say about food offered to idols?

In 1 Corinthians 8:7–8, why does the chapter downplay food laws when Old Testament dietary restrictions were considered critical commandments?

If Leviticus 11 is God’s eternal command, why does Acts 10:9–16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?

In 1 Corinthians 8:4, if idols are 'nothing,' how does this align with extensive archaeological and historical evidence of pervasive idol worship in the ancient world?(8)But meat . . . .--By showing that the eating is a matter of indifference, the Apostle introduces his reason for yielding to the weakness of another. If the weakness involved a matter of our vital relation to God, then to yield would be wrong. But meat will not (future) affect our relationship to God. The concluding words of this verse are inverted in later MSS., as in the English version, and the better order is: "Neither, if we eat not, do we lose anything in our relation to God; nor, if we eat, do we gain anything in our relation to Him."

Verse 8. -But meat commendeth us not to God; rather,will not recommend us. God would think none the better of them for eating idol sacrifices, even though they asserted thereby a freedom which was the reward of clear insight. This verse will serve to show why "fasting" is nowhere rigidlyenjoined on Christians. If fasting is a help to our spiritual life, then we should practise it, but with the distinct apprehension of the truth that God will think none the better of us merely because we eat less, but only if the fasting be a successful means of making us more pure and more loving. If the Bible had been in the hands of the people during the Middle Ages, this verse would have rendered impossible the idle superstition that to eat meat in Lent was one of the deadliest sins, or that there was any merit whatever in the Lenten fast except as a means of self improvement and self mastery. This verse says expressly, "We lose nothing by not eating; we gain nothing by eating."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

food
βρῶμα(brōma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1033:Food of any kind. From the base of bibrosko; food, especially articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law.

does not bring us closer
παραστήσει(parastēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3936:Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.

to
τῷ(tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

God:
Θεῷ(Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

We are no worse
ὑστερούμεθα(hysteroumetha)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5302:From husteros; to be later, i.e. to be inferior; generally, to fall short.

if
ἐὰν(ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

we do not eat,
φάγωμεν(phagōmen)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5315:A primary verb; to eat.

[and]
οὔτε(oute)
Conjunction
Strong's 3777:And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even.

no
μὴ(mē)
Conjunction
Strong's 3361:Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

[better]
περισσεύομεν(perisseuomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 4052:From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

if
ἐὰν(ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

we do.
φάγωμεν(phagōmen)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5315:A primary verb; to eat.


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