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1 Corinthians 8:7-10

7 But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.

8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

10 For if anyone with a weak conscience sees you who have this knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, won’t he be emboldened to eat what has been sacrificed to idols?

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 8:7-10

1 Corinthians 8:1 - Food Sacrificed to Idols Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowle... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1

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

1 Corinthians 10:7 - Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and dr... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:7

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

Exodus 34:15 - “Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land; for when they prostitute them... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:15

1 Corinthians 8:10 - 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 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:10

Romans 14:23 - But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and e... Click to read the verse Romans 14:23 Click to read the verse Romans 14:23

Titus 1:15 - To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is... Click to read the verse Titus 1:15 Click to read the verse Titus 1:15

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 10:25 - Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:25

Romans 14:22-23 - So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man wh... Click to read the verse Romans 14:22-23 Click to read the verse Romans 14:22-23

Romans 14:5 - One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each... Click to read the verse Romans 14:5 Click to read the verse Romans 14:5

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 8:9-10 - Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9-10

1 Corinthians 10:28-29 - 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 10:28-29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:28-29

1 Corinthians 1:10-11 - Divisions in the Church I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that a... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:10-11