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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:27

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

Modern
If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.
Traditional
If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
Literal
If any of the unbelieving ones invites you, and you want to go, eat everything being set before you, inquiring nothing because of conscience.
Latin
Si quis vocat vos infidelium, et vultis ire: omne quod vobis apponitur, manducate, nihil interrogantes propter conscientiam.

Original

Greek
English
If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:27–29

When Christians are invited to a meal with a non-believer, they can eat what is served unless told the meat was offered to an idol. In that case, Christians should not eat it to respect the other person's beliefs. The person might think eating the meat honors the idol (see 8:7, 9–10; compare Romans 14:13–15, 20–23).

1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1

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

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 Guest: Rules for the Conduct of Idolatry: Accompanied by Feasts Manners: Rules for Guests Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning