1 Corinthians 8:9

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

Literal

But take care, lest somehow this authority of yours become a stumbling block to the weak.

Latin

Videte autem ne forte hæc licentia vestra offendiculum fiat infirmis.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Corinthians 8:9–10

Believers should ensure their actions, like eating sacrificial meat, do not cause others to struggle (compare Romans 14:13, 20–21; Galatians 5:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights Legalism The Stone the Builders Rejected Tolerance

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