1 Corinthians 6:12

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 6:12

BSB

"Everything is permissible for me," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me," but I will not be mastered by anything.

AKJV

All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

CPDV

All is lawful to me, but not all is expedient. All is lawful to me, but I will not be driven back by the authority of anyone.

ERV

All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.

NHEB

"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

SMT

All things are lawful to me, but all are not profitable: all are lawful to me, but I will not be exercised by power under any.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 6:12

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 6:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 6:12

Summary

Freedom exists but avoid enslaving practices

Event

Paul teaches responsible freedom

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD