1 Corinthians 8:13

Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:13

BSB
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
AKJV
Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend.
CPDV
Because of this, if food leads my brother to sin, I will never eat meat, lest I lead my brother to sin.
ERV
Wherefore, if meat maketh my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I make not my brother to stumble.
NHEB
Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will eat no meat forevermore, that I do not cause my brother to stumble.
SMT
Wherefore, if food offend my brother, I will eat no flesh forever, lest I shall offend my brother.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 8:13
Summary
Self-denial preserves weaker believers from spiritual catastrophe.
Event
Paul commits to perpetual meat avoidance
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching