1 Corinthians 8:12

Food Sacrificed to Idols · 1 Corinthians 8:1–13
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Translations

Modern
By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
Traditional
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
Literal
And thus sinning against the brothers and wounding their conscience, it being weak, you sin against Christ.
Latin
Sic autem peccantes in fratres, et percutientes conscientiam eorum infirmam, in Christum peccatis.

Original

Greek
English
By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Notes

Causing immature believers to sin by violating their conscience is like sinning against Christ, who has claimed them for himself (compare Matthew 25:40, 45).

Parallels

Ezekiel 14:1–11 Romans 14:13–23

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience Discipline First Letter to the Corinthians Nicolaitans Thyatira

Topics

Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Evil: Appearance of, to be Avoided Example: Bad, Admonitions Against Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Idolatry: Denunciations Against Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Stumbling: R. V. Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning