Translations
Modern
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,
Traditional
Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
Literal
Eat everything being sold in the meat market, inquiring nothing because of conscience,
Latin
Omne quod in macello venit, manducate, nihil interrogantes propter conscientiam.
Original
Greek
English
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,
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).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the
Topics
Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning