1 Corinthians 8:12

But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:12

BSB

By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

AKJV

But when you sin so against the brothers, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

CPDV

So when you sin in this way against the brothers, and you harm their weakened conscience, then you sin against Christ.

ERV

And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ.

NHEB

Thus, sinning against the brothers, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

SMT

And so sinning against the brethren, and striking their weak consciousness, ye sin against Christ.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 8:12

ButG1161ConjunctionwhenyesinG264Verb soG3779Adverb againstG1519PrepositionthebrethrenG80Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction woundG5180Verb theirG846 weakG770Verb conscienceG4893Noun FeminineyesinG264Verb againstG1519Preposition ChristG5547Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:12

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 8:12

Summary

Injuring a believer's conscience is sin against Christ.

Event

Paul equates fraternal harm with offending Christ

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD