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1 Corinthians 10:29

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Conscience, I say, not your own, but the other’s conscience. For why is my liberty judged by another conscience?

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1 Corinthians 10:29 in other translations

conscience, I say, not thine own, but the other’s; for why is my liberty judged by another conscience?

1 Corinthians 10:29 · American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 10:29 in context

  1. 27But if one of those who don’t believe invites you to a meal, and you are inclined to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for the sake of conscience.
  2. 28But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” don’t eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for the sake of conscience. For “the earth is the Lord’s, with all its fullness.”
  3. 29Conscience, I say, not your own, but the other’s conscience. For why is my liberty judged by another conscience?
  4. 30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?
  5. 31Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.