1 Corinthians 10:23

All to God’s Glory · 1 Corinthians 10:23–33
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Translations

Modern
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
Traditional
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
Literal
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are profitable; “All things are lawful,” but not all things edify.
Latin
Omnia mihi licent, sed non omnia ædificat.

Original

Greek
English
“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.

Notes

Paul concludes the discussion started in 8:1 with guidance on when Christians may eat meat offered to an idol and when they should not (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1). His guidance emphasizes the principle of giving up one's rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23).

Parallels

1 Peter 4:1–11

Glossary

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