1 Corinthians 10:23

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 10:23

BSB
"Everything is permissible," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible," but not everything is edifying.
AKJV
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
CPDV
All is lawful to me, but not all is edifying.
ERV
All things are lawful; but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful; but all things edify not.
NHEB
"All things are lawful," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up.
SMT
All things are lawful to me, but all are not profitable: all things are lawful to me, but all build not the house.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 10:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 10:23
Summary
Legality differs from spiritual edification value
Event
Clarification of freedom versus spiritual maturity
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching