4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. Compare verse10 commentaries
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) Compare verse6 commentaries
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Compare verse17 commentaries
7 However, there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol to this hour eat it as a thing offered to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. Compare verse4 commentaries
8 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. Compare verse6 commentaries
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to them that are weak. Compare verse2 commentaries
10 For if any man see you which have 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; Compare verse8 commentaries
11 And through your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? Compare verse5 commentaries
12 But when you sin so against the brothers, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. Compare verse5 commentaries
13 Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend. Compare verse6 commentaries