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◄ 1 Corinthians 8:9►

New International Version
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

New Living Translation
But you must be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble.

English Standard Version
But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

Berean Standard Bible
Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

Berean Literal Bible
But be careful, lest somehow this right of yours becomes an occasion of stumbling to those being weak.

King James Bible
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

New King James Version
But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak.

New American Standard Bible
But take care that this freedom of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

NASB 1995
But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

NASB 1977
But take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

Legacy Standard Bible
But seeto it that this authority of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

Amplified Bible
Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience].

Christian Standard Bible
But be careful that this right of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But be careful that this right of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak.

American Standard Version
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.

Contemporary English Version
Don't cause problems for someone with a weak conscience, just because you have the right to eat anything.

English Revised Version
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But be careful that by using your freedom you don't somehow make a believer who is weak in faith fall into sin.

Good News Translation
Be careful, however, not to let your freedom of action make those who are weak in the faith fall into sin.

International Standard Version
But you must see to it that this right of yours does not become a stumbling block for those who are weak.

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

New Heart English Bible
But be careful that by no means does this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak.

Webster's Bible Translation
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours should become a stumbling-block to them that are weak.

Weymouth New Testament
But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

World English Bible
But be careful that by no means does this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
but see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the weak,

Berean Literal Bible
But be careful, lest somehow this right of yours becomes an occasion of stumbling to those being weak.

Young's Literal Translation
but see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the infirm,

Smith's Literal Translation
And see ye lest this your power be a stumble to the weak.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But take heed lest perhaps this your liberty become a stumblingblock to the weak.

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

New American Bible
But make sure that this liberty of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak.

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

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But be careful lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But take heed, lest this your power shall be a stumbling block to the weak.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But take heed, lest, by any means, this right of yours become a stumbling-block to those who are weak.

Godbey New Testament
See lest this liberty of yours may become a stumblingblock to the weak.

Haweis New Testament
But take heed that this power of yours become not an occasion of stumbling to the weak.

Mace New Testament
but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak.

Weymouth New Testament
But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers.

Worrell New Testament
But take heed, lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak.

Worsley New Testament
But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Food Sacrificed to Idols
…8But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.9Be careful,however,that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.10For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?…

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Cross References

Romans 14:13
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.

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.

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.

1 Corinthians 10:23-24
“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.

1 Corinthians 10:32-33
Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— / as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:12
If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:12
“Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

Matthew 18:6
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.

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.

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Peter 2:16
Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

2 Peter 2:19
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.

Leviticus 19:14
You must not curse the deaf or place a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God. I am the LORD.

Treasury of Scripture

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumbling block to them that are weak.

take.

1 Corinthians 8:10
For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

1 Corinthians 10:24,29
Let no man seek his own, but every man another'swealth…

Matthew 18:6,7,10
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, andthat he were drowned in the depth of the sea…

liberty.

1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

Leviticus 19:14
Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: Iam the LORD.

Isaiah 57:14
And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.

weak.

1 Corinthians 8:12
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to allmen, that I might by all means save some.

Isaiah 35:3
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

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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.

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Book ◦ Chapter

Be careful, however,
This phrase serves as a warning and an exhortation to the believers in Corinth. The Apostle Paul is urging the Corinthians to exercise caution in their actions. The Greek word used here for "be careful" implies vigilance and attentiveness. This is a call to mindfulness in the Christian walk, emphasizing the importance of being aware of how one's actions affect others. In the broader biblical context, this aligns with the call to live wisely and circumspectly, as seen inEphesians 5:15.

that your freedom
The "freedom" referred to here is the liberty believers have in Christ. In the context of1 Corinthians 8, this freedom pertains to eating food offered to idols, which some believers understood as permissible due to their knowledge that idols are nothing. This freedom is rooted in the New Covenant, where believers are no longer bound by the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament.Galatians 5:1 speaks to this freedom, encouraging believers to stand firm in it.

does not become a stumbling block
A "stumbling block" is anything that causes another person to sin or fall away from their faith. In the cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its idolatry and pagan practices, eating food sacrificed to idols could lead weaker believers to confusion or even back into idolatry. The concept of a stumbling block is also addressed inRomans 14:13, where Paul advises believers to avoid placing obstacles in the way of others' spiritual growth.

to the weak.
The "weak" refers to believers who are not yet mature in their faith and may have a sensitive conscience regarding certain practices. In the early church, this often included those who had recently converted from paganism and were still grappling with the implications of their newfound faith. Paul emphasizes the importance of considering the spiritual well-being of these individuals, as seen inRomans 15:1, where the strong are encouraged to bear with the failings of the weak. This reflects the broader biblical principle of loving one's neighbor and prioritizing their spiritual health over personal liberty.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth regarding issues of Christian liberty and responsibility.

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

3.The Corinthian Church
A community of believers in Corinth, struggling with issues of conscience, freedom, and the impact of their actions on others.

4.The Weak
Refers to believers who may have a less mature understanding of their freedom in Christ and are easily influenced or led astray.

5.Food Offered to Idols
A specific issue in Corinth where some believers felt free to eat such food, while others saw it as participating in idolatry.

Teaching Points

Understanding Christian Freedom
Christian freedom is a gift, but it comes with the responsibility to consider how our actions affect others. True freedom in Christ is not about indulging in personal desires but about living in a way that honors God and edifies others.

The Responsibility of Love
Love should guide our actions, especially when it comes to matters of conscience. We must prioritize the spiritual well-being of others over our own liberties.

Avoiding Stumbling Blocks
Our actions can either build up or tear down. We must be vigilant to ensure that our behavior does not become a stumbling block to those who are weaker in faith.

The Importance of Community
The Christian life is lived in community. Our decisions should reflect a commitment to the unity and growth of the body of Christ.

Balancing Knowledge and Love
Knowledge can lead to pride, but love builds up. We must balance our understanding of freedom with a heart of compassion and sensitivity towards others.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 8

What does "causing someone to stumble" mean?

What does adiaphora mean in philosophical terms?

What does 'weak in the faith' mean?

Romans 14:15 – How can eating or not eating certain foods truly “destroy” another believer, and has this ever been historically evident?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(9)But take heed.--On this very account, because the matter is one whichis indifferent, because there is no right or wrong in it, you must look elsewhere for your guide as to how you ought to act. In things which are not indifferent, right or wrong is the sole test of action. In things indifferent you must look for some other guide, and you must regulate your conduct by the effect it may have on others. Your liberty, which arises from the bare fact of the indifferent nature of the thing, may become a stumbling-block to others, may be the cause of their taking a false step in the Christian course.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 9. -Lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling block; rather,this power orright of yours. To lead any one to do that whichhe thinks to be wrong is to place a stone of stumbling in his way, even ifwe do not think the act to be wrong. For we make men worse if by our example we teach them to act in contradiction of their conscience. "Let your motto beforbearance, notprivilege, and your watchwordcharity, notknowledge. Never flaunt your knowledge, seldom use your privilege" (Evans).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Be careful,
Βλέπετε(Blepete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 991:(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.

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

[that]
αὕτη(hautē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.

your
ὑμῶν(hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

freedom
ἐξουσία(exousia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1849:From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.

does not become
γένηται(genētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

a stumbling block
πρόσκομμα(proskomma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4348:A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy.

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

weak.
ἀσθενέσιν(asthenesin)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 772:(lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless.

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