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1 Corinthians 8:1-2 The Corinthians and their Christian Freedom

1 Food Sacrificed to Idols
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

2 The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Genesis 2:9 - And the Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the... Click to read the verse Genesis 2:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 2:9

Isaiah 47:10 - You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:10

Romans 14:3 - The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not ea... Click to read the verse Romans 14:3 Click to read the verse Romans 14:3

1 Corinthians 10:23 - The Believer’s Freedom “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everythin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23

Romans 14:14 - As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if... Click to read the verse Romans 14:14 Click to read the verse Romans 14:14

Acts 15:29 - You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animal... Click to read the verse Acts 15:29 Click to read the verse Acts 15:29

Acts 15:20 - Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexu... Click to read the verse Acts 15:20 Click to read the verse Acts 15:20

1 Corinthians 4:6 - Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:6

Romans 14:22 - So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man wh... Click to read the verse Romans 14:22 Click to read the verse Romans 14:22

1 Corinthians 10:28 - But if anyone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:28

Acts 15:10 - Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neith... Click to read the verse Acts 15:10 Click to read the verse Acts 15:10

Colossians 2:18 - Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for t... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18

1 Corinthians 8:4 - So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the w... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:4

Ephesians 4:16 - From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and build... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:16

Numbers 25:2 - who invited them to the sacrifices to their gods. The people ate and bowed down before these gods. Click to read the verse Numbers 25:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 25:2

1 Corinthians 8:7 - But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat su... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:7

Revelation 2:20 - Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a pro... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:20

1 Corinthians 1:5 - For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5

Revelation 2:14 - Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have people there who hold to the teaching o... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:14

1 Corinthians 5:2 - And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been filled with grief and have put out of your fe... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:2

1 Timothy 3:6 - He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:6

1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4

Numbers 24:16 - the oracle of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a ... Click to read the verse Numbers 24:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 24:16

Romans 14:15 - If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not... Click to read the verse Romans 14:15 Click to read the verse Romans 14:15

Romans 11:25 - All Israel Will Be Saved I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that yo... Click to read the verse Romans 11:25 Click to read the verse Romans 11:25

1 Corinthians 15:34 - Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:34 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:34

1 Corinthians 5:6 - Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast works through the whole batch of ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:6

1 Corinthians 14:3 - But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:3

1 Corinthians 12:31 - But eagerly desire the greater gifts. Love And now I will show you the most excellent way. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:31

1 Corinthians 4:10 - We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:10

1 Corinthians 14:20 - Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be ad... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20

Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of l... Click to read the verse Romans 12:16 Click to read the verse Romans 12:16

Isaiah 5:21 - Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:21

1 Corinthians 10:15 - I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:15

Ephesians 3:17 - so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and es... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17

Proverbs 18:2 - A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:2

1 Corinthians 8:2 - The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:2

Romans 14:10 - You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:10 Click to read the verse Romans 14:10

Acts 21:25 - As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they should abstain fro... Click to read the verse Acts 21:25 Click to read the verse Acts 21:25

1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:13

Titus 3:9 - But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, becau... Click to read the verse Titus 3:9 Click to read the verse Titus 3:9

1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1

2 Corinthians 11:19 - You gladly put up with fools since you are so wise! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:19

Acts 15:19-20 - “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are tu... Click to read the verse Acts 15:19-20 Click to read the verse Acts 15:19-20

Romans 15:14 - Paul the Minister to the Gentiles I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are f... Click to read the verse Romans 15:14 Click to read the verse Romans 15:14

1 Corinthians 4:18 - Some of you have become arrogant, as if I were not coming to you. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:18

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

1 Corinthians 8:10-11 - For if anyone with a weak conscience sees you who have this knowledge eating in an idol’s templ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:10-11

1 Corinthians 10:19-22 - Do I mean then that a sacrifice offered to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:19-22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:19-22

1 Corinthians 16:14 - Do everything in love. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:14