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1 Corinthians 8:9

1 Corinthians 8:9
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But take heed lest by any means,.... This is either a reply to the instance of such as argued in favour of eating things offered to idols; or a limitation and explanation of the apostle's own…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But take heed - This is the reply of Paul to the argument of the Corinthians in 1Co 8:8. “Though all that you say should be admitted to be true, as it must be; though a man is neither morally better…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But take heed - Lest by frequenting such feasts and eating things offered to idols, under the conviction that an idol is nothing, and that you may eat those things innocently, this liberty of yours…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 8:7-13

The apostle, having granted, and indeed confirmed, the opinion of some among the Corinthians, that idols were nothing, proceeds now to show them that their inference from this assumption was not just,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

this liberty of yours Rather, right. Under ordinary circumstances we have a right to act upon our rational convictions. But this right has its limits, see ch. 1Co 6:12, and note. We are bound to…