1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:1

BSB

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

AKJV

Now as touching things offered to idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but charity edifies.

CPDV

Now concerning those things that are sacrificed to idols: we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but charity builds up.

ERV

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

NHEB

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

SMT

And concerning sacrifice to idols, we know, (for we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, and love builds the house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 8:1

NowG1161ConjunctionastouchingG4012PrepositionthingsoffereduntoidolsG1494AdjectiveweknowG1492Verb thatG3754ConjunctionweallG3956Adjective haveG2192Verb knowledgeG1108Noun Feminine KnowledgeG1108Noun FemininepuffethupG5448Verb butG1161Conjunction charityG26Noun Feminine edifiethG3618Verb

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:1

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 8:1

Summary

Intellectual pride isolates, but compassion builds community.

Event

Paul addresses idol food controversy

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD