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◄ 1 Corinthians 8:13►
New International Version
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall.

New Living Translation
So if what I eat causes another believer to sin, I will never eat meat again as long as I live—for I don’t want to cause another believer to stumble.

English Standard Version
Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore, if food snares my brother, never shall not I eat meat to the age, so that I might not snare my brother.

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

New King James Version
Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause my brother to sin.

NASB 1995
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.

NASB 1977
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, that I might not cause my brother to stumble.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again—ever, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.

Amplified Bible
Therefore, if [my eating a certain] food causes my brother to stumble (sin), I will not eat [such] meat ever again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother or sister to fall, I will never again eat meat, so that I won’t cause my brother or sister to fall.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to fall, I will never again eat meat, so that I won’t cause my brother to fall.

American Standard Version
Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.

Contemporary English Version
So if I hurt one of the Lord's followers by what I eat, I will never eat meat as long as I live.

English Revised Version
Wherefore, if meat maketh my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I make not my brother to stumble.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Therefore, if eating food [offered to false gods] causes other believers to lose their faith, I will never eat that kind of food so that I won't make other believers lose their faith.

Good News Translation
So then, if food makes a believer sin, I will never eat meat again, so as not to make a believer fall into sin.

International Standard Version
Therefore, if food that I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, in order to keep my brother from stumbling.

NET Bible
For this reason, if food causes my brother or sister to sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I may not cause one of them to sin.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will eat no meat forevermore, that I do not cause my brother to stumble.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore, if food maketh my brother to fall into sin, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to fall into sin.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore if what I eat causes my brother to fall, never again to the end of my days will I touch any kind of animal food, for fear I should cause my brother to fall.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.

World English Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will eat no meat forever more, that I don’t cause my brother to stumble.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for this reason, if food causes my brother to stumble, I may not eat flesh—throughout the age—that I may not cause my brother to stumble.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore, if food snares my brother, never shall not I eat meat to the age, so that I might not snare my brother.

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, if victuals cause my brother to stumble, I may eat no flesh -- to the age -- that my brother I may not cause to stumble.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore, if food offend my brother, I will eat no flesh forever, lest I shall offend my brother.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore, if meat scandalize my brother, I will never eat flesh, lest I should scandalize my brother.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, if food leads my brother to sin, I will never eat meat, lest I lead my brother to sin.

New American Bible
Therefore, if food causes my brother to sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I may not cause my brother to sin.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore if meat causes my brother to stumble, I will eat no meat, so that I may not cause my brother to offend.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Therefore, if food brings down my brother, I shall never eat flesh, lest I cause my brother to sin.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For which reason, if meat cause my brother to fall, I will never eat meat, lest I cause my brother to fall.

Godbey New Testament
If indeed meat causes my brother to stumble, I never eat any more meat, in order that I may not lay a stumblingblock in the way of my brother.

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore if meat give occasion of offence to my brother, I will in no wise eat meat for ever, that I give no cause of offence to my brother.

Mace New Testament
wherefore if my eating makes my brother offend, I will never eat flesh rather than make my brother offend.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore if what I eat causes my brother to fall, never again to the end of my days will I touch any kind of animal food, for fear I should cause my brother to fall.

Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will in no wise eat flesh forevermore; that I cause not my brother to stumble.

Worsley New Testament
wherefore if meat make my brother to offend, I will never eat fleshwhile I breathe, least I make my brother to offend.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Food Sacrificed to Idols
…12By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.13Therefore,ifwhat I eatcausesmybrother to stumble,I will never eatmeatagain,so thatI will not causehim to stumble.

Cross References
Romans 14:13-21
Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. / I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. / If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died. ...

Romans 15:1-3
We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. / For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

1 Corinthians 10:23-33
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. / No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. / Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, ...

Galatians 5:13
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Matthew 18:6-9
But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. / Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! / If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire. ...

Mark 9:42
But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.

Luke 17:1-2
Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come! / It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.

1 John 2:10
Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. / Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

2 Corinthians 6:3
We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.

Acts 15:19-21
It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. / Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. / For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Romans 14:1-3
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. / For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables. / 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 14:15
If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

if meat.

1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Corinthians 9:12,19-23
If others be partakers ofthis power over you,are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ…

1 Corinthians 10:33
Even as I please allmen in allthings, not seeking mine own profit, but theprofit of many, that they may be saved.

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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.














Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble
This phrase highlights the principle of Christian liberty balanced with love and consideration for others. In the context of1 Corinthians 8, Paul addresses the issue of eating food offered to idols. In Corinth, a city known for its diverse religious practices, meat sold in markets was often part of pagan sacrifices. While some Christians understood that idols were nothing and felt free to eat such meat, others, particularly those with a background in idol worship, might see this as a return to pagan practices. Paul emphasizes that knowledge must be tempered with love, as causing a fellow believer to stumble spiritually is a serious matter. This principle is echoed inRomans 14:13-21, where Paul advises believers to avoid actions that might cause others to fall into sin.

I will never eat meat again
Paul's declaration here is a personal commitment to abstain from meat if it risks harming another believer's faith. This reflects the self-sacrificial love that is central to Christian ethics, mirroring Christ's own sacrifice for humanity. The willingness to give up personal rights for the sake of others is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, as seen inPhilippians 2:3-8, where believers are encouraged to have the same mindset as Christ, who humbled Himself for the sake of others. This phrase also underscores the importance of community and the responsibility believers have towards one another.

so that I will not cause him to stumble
The repetition of the concern for causing a brother to stumble underscores the gravity of the issue. In the cultural context of Corinth, where social and religious practices were deeply intertwined, the potential for misunderstanding and spiritual harm was significant. Paul’s pastoral concern is to protect the conscience of weaker believers, ensuring that their faith is not jeopardized by the actions of others. This reflects the broader biblical principle of being a stumbling block, as warned against inMatthew 18:6, where Jesus speaks of the severe consequences for those who cause others to sin. The emphasis is on building up the body of Christ, fostering unity and spiritual growth, as seen inEphesians 4:1-3.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth about issues related to Christian liberty and the impact of one's actions on others.

2.Corinth
A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and various religious practices, including the consumption of meat sacrificed to idols.

3.The Corinthian Church
The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of conscience and the exercise of personal freedom in a community setting.

4.Meat Sacrificed to Idols
A common practice in Corinth, where meat was often offered to pagan gods before being sold in the marketplace, raising questions for Christians about its consumption.

5.Weaker Brother
A term used by Paul to describe a fellow believer whose conscience may be troubled by certain actions, such as eating meat sacrificed to idols.
Teaching Points
Christian Liberty and Responsibility
While Christians have freedom in Christ, this liberty should be exercised with consideration for the spiritual well-being of others.

Love Over Knowledge
Knowledge can lead to pride, but love builds up. Our actions should be motivated by love for our fellow believers.

Sensitivity to Conscience
We must be sensitive to the consciences of others, especially those who may be weaker in faith, and avoid actions that could lead them into sin.

Self-Sacrifice for Unity
True Christian maturity involves sacrificing personal rights for the sake of unity and the spiritual health of the community.

Imitating Christ's Example
Jesus exemplified self-sacrifice and love for others, and we are called to follow His example in our interactions with fellow believers.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 8:13?

2.How can 1 Corinthians 8:13 guide our actions towards weaker believers today?

3.What does "never eat meat again" reveal about Paul's commitment to others' faith?

4.How does 1 Corinthians 8:13 connect with Romans 14:21 on causing others to stumble?

5.In what ways can we prioritize others' spiritual growth over personal freedoms?

6.How can we apply Paul's example of self-denial in our daily interactions?

7.What does 1 Corinthians 8:13 teach about personal responsibility in faith?

8.How does 1 Corinthians 8:13 address the issue of causing others to stumble?

9.What is the historical context of 1 Corinthians 8:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 8?

11.Is everything permissible also beneficial?

12.How can Christians respect Muslim cultural sensitivities?

13.Why is beef consumption considered controversial or problematic?

14.Is everything permissible also beneficial?
What Does 1 Corinthians 8:13 Mean
Therefore

The word signals Paul’s conclusion to the whole discussion on food offered to idols.

• “Food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat and no better if we do” (1 Corinthians 8:8).

• Knowledge is real—idols are nothing—but love must govern the use of that knowledge (1 Corinthians 8:1; 10:23).

If what I eat causes my brother to stumble

Paul shifts from theory to the possible spiritual damage his liberty could inflict.

• “Brother” is any fellow believer, part of the same body (Ephesians 4:25).

• “Stumble” means being led into sin against one’s conscience (Romans 14:13–15).

• The immediate issue: a weaker Christian might follow Paul’s example and violate his own conscience (1 Corinthians 8:10).

I will never eat meat again

Love willingly surrenders lawful rights.

• Paul is not banning meat universally; he is setting aside a freedom whenever it harms another (Galatians 5:13).

• His pattern: “I have become all things to all people” to win some (1 Corinthians 9:19-23).

• Christ set the ultimate example by not pleasing Himself (Romans 15:3).

So that I will not cause him to stumble

The aim is the spiritual safety of the weaker believer.

• Avoiding offense preserves unity (Ephesians 4:3).

• Jesus warned against causing a believer to stumble (Matthew 18:6).

• The principle reaches beyond diet: “Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or the church of God” (1 Corinthians 10:32).

summary

1 Corinthians 8:13 teaches that Christian liberty is always regulated by love. If exercising a right endangers another’s conscience, the loving response is to lay that right aside. Paul’s resolve never to eat meat again—should it cause a brother to fall—models placing another believer’s spiritual good above personal preference.

(13)Wherefore.--He states his own solemn determination, arising from the considerations which have just been urged. If a matter of food cause a brother to fall in his Christian course, I will certainly never again eat any kind of flesh, lest I should be the cause of so making him to fall.

It is noticeable that St. Paul in discussing this question makes no reference whatever to the decision of the Council at Jerusalem (seeActs 15:29), that the Christians should abstain from "meats offered to idols, and from things strangled, and from blood." Probably, the Apostle felt the importance of maintaining his own apostolic authority in a Church where it was questioned by some, and he felt that to base his instruction upon the decision of the Church at Jerusalem might have seemed to imply that he had obtained authority from them, and not directly from the Lord. It was also more in accordance with St. Paul's usual style of instruction to base the smallest details of conduct upon that highest of all principles--our union as Christians with Christ. An appeal to the letter sent from Jerusalem would have been no step in the ascending argument, which reaches its great climax in the 11th and 12th verses, and which, in1Corinthians 8:13, the Apostle enunciates as the guide of his own life.

Verse 13. -Make my brother to offend. "Make to offend" is, in the original, the verb "scandalize." The word for "meat" means any kind of food.Flesh. The particular subject of discussion here. "I will," says St, Paul, "abstain from flesh altogether rather than by eating it lead a weaker brother into sin."While the world standeth. The same expression is elsewhere rendered "forever." Literally it means tothe aeon. St. Paul is often led into these impetuous expressions of the depth of his feelings. The reader will find the whole question argued in s similar spirit inRomans 14:19-22. Lest; namely, in the case supposed. In reality there was no need for taking so severe a pledge of abstinence.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore,
Διόπερ(Dioper)
Conjunction
Strong's 1355:Wherefore (emphatically), for which very reason. From dio and per; on which very account.

if
εἰ(ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

[what I eat]
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.

causes
σκανδαλίζει(skandalizei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4624:From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).

my
μου(mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

brother {to stumble},
ἀδελφόν(adelphon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

I will never eat
φάγω(phagō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5315:A primary verb; to eat.

meat
κρέα(krea)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2907:Flesh; plur: pieces of flesh, kinds of flesh. Perhaps a primary word; meat.

[again],
αἰῶνα(aiōna)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 165:From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

so that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

I will not cause
σκανδαλίσω(skandalisō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 4624:From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).

[him] {to stumble}.
ἀδελφόν(adelphon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.


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