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1 Corinthians 10:31

1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Give none offence,.... Avoid everything that may be the occasion of offence, of the stumbling and falling of others; whether things indifferent, when they are offensive to weak minds, and grieve, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Whether therefore ye eat or drink - This direction should be strictly and properly applied to the case in hand; that is, to the question about eating and drinking the things that had been offered in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink - As no general rule can be laid down in reference to the above particulars, there is one maxim of which no Christian must lose sight - that whether he eats or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 10:23-33

In this passage the apostle shows in what instances, notwithstanding, Christians might lawfully eat what had been sacrificed to idols. They must not eat it out of religious respect to the idol, nor go…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink The glory of God, thatis to be the end of all your actions. In themselves, eating and drinking are things indifferent, but there are circumstances in which they may…