1 Corinthians 8:12
New International Version
When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

New Living Translation
And when you sin against other believers by encouraging them to do something they believe is wrong, you are sinning against Christ.

English Standard Version
Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

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

Berean Literal Bible
And thus sinning against the brothers and wounding their being weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

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

New King James Version
But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

New American Standard Bible
And so, by sinning against the brothers and sisters and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

NASB 1995
And so, by sinning against the brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

NASB 1977
And thus, by sinning against the brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

Legacy Standard Bible
And in that way, by sinning against the brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

Amplified Bible
And when you sin against the brothers and sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience [by confusing them], you sin against Christ.

Christian Standard Bible
Now when you sin like this against brothers and sisters and wound their weak conscience, you are sinning against Christ.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now when you sin like this against the brothers and wound their weak conscience, you are sinning against Christ.

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

Contemporary English Version
When you sin by hurting a follower with a weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When you sin against other believers in this way and harm their weak consciences, you are sinning against Christ.

Good News Translation
And in this way you will be sinning against Christ by sinning against other Christians and wounding their weak conscience.

International Standard Version
When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak consciences, you are sinning against the Messiah.

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

NET Bible
If you sin against your brothers or sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
But when ye thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover when you thus sin against the brethren and wound their weak consciences, you are, in reality, sinning against Christ.

World English Bible
Thus, sinning against the brothers, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And thus sinning in regard to the brothers, and striking their weak conscience—you sin in regard to Christ;

Berean Literal Bible
And thus sinning against the brothers and wounding their being weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Young's Literal Translation
and thus sinning in regard to the brethren, and smiting their weak conscience -- in regard to Christ ye sin;

Smith's Literal Translation
And so sinning against the brethren, and striking their weak consciousness, ye sin against Christ.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now when you sin thus against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

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

New American Bible
When you sin in this way against your brothers and wound their consciences, weak as they are, you are sinning against Christ.

New Revised Standard Version
But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if you offend your brothers, and so influence their weak conscience, you also offend Christ.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And if in this way you subvert your brethren and tread on the conscience of the sickly, you commit an offense against The Messiah.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But if you sin in this way against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Godbey New Testament
And you, sinning so against the brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, are sinning against Christ.

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

Mace New Testament
but when you thus offend against the brethren, by wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover when you thus sin against the brethren and wound their weak consciences, you are, in reality, sinning against Christ.

Worrell New Testament
And thus, sinning against the brethren, and smiting their conscience which is weak, ye sin against Christ.

Worsley New Testament
But in thus sinning against your brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Food Sacrificed to Idols
11So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. 12 By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.…

Cross References
Matthew 25:40
And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

Matthew 25:45
Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’

Romans 14:13
Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

Romans 14:15
If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.

Romans 14:21
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

Romans 15:1
We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Ephesians 4:1-3
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: / with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

1 John 4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.


Treasury of Scripture

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

when.

Genesis 20:9
Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.

Genesis 42:22
And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.

Exodus 32:21
And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?

ye sin against.

1 Corinthians 12:12
For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Exodus 16:8
And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.

Matthew 12:49,50
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! …

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1 Corinthians 8
1. To abstain from food offered to idols.
8. We must not abuse our Christian liberty, to the offense of our brothers;
11. but must bridle our knowledge with charity.














By sinning against your brothers
The phrase "by sinning against your brothers" emphasizes the communal aspect of Christian life. The Greek word for "sinning" here is "hamartanō," which means to miss the mark or to err. In the context of the early church, this highlights the importance of considering the spiritual well-being of fellow believers. The term "brothers" (Greek: "adelphoi") is inclusive of all members of the Christian community, underscoring the familial bond among believers. Historically, the early church was a close-knit community, and actions that harmed one member were seen as affecting the entire body. This phrase calls Christians to a higher standard of love and care for one another, reflecting the unity and interdependence that should characterize the body of Christ.

in this way
The phrase "in this way" refers to the specific context of eating food offered to idols, which Paul addresses in this chapter. The Greek phrase "houtōs" indicates a manner or method, pointing to the specific actions that lead to sinning against fellow believers. In the historical context of Corinth, a city rife with idol worship, the issue of eating food sacrificed to idols was a significant concern. This phrase serves as a reminder that the manner in which we exercise our freedoms can have profound implications on others, particularly those who are weaker in faith.

and wounding their weak conscience
The word "wounding" (Greek: "typtō") conveys the idea of striking or injuring, which in this context refers to causing spiritual harm. The "weak conscience" refers to believers who are not fully convinced of their freedom in Christ regarding certain practices, such as eating food offered to idols. The Greek word for "conscience" is "syneidēsis," which denotes an inner sense of right and wrong. Historically, the early church was composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who had recently converted from paganism and were still sensitive to their former practices. This phrase highlights the responsibility of mature believers to protect and nurture the faith of those who are still growing, rather than causing them to stumble.

you sin against Christ
The phrase "you sin against Christ" is a powerful reminder of the intimate connection between Christ and His followers. The Greek word for "sin" here is again "hamartanō," reinforcing the gravity of the offense. By harming a fellow believer, one is, in essence, sinning against Christ Himself, as believers are part of His body. This concept is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who identified Himself with His followers, as seen in Matthew 25:40. Theologically, this underscores the profound unity between Christ and the church, and the seriousness with which He views offenses against His people. It serves as a sobering reminder of the call to love and serve one another as an expression of our love for Christ.

(12) When ye sin so.--When you sin in this way--and he explains further what the sin is: "Striking a blow upon their weak consciences"--you sin against Christ. You wound a member of that body which is His. (See Matthew 25:40.)

Verse 12. - And wound their weak conscience; rather, and in smiting their conseience which is weak. "What," asks St. Chrysostom, "can be more ruthless than a man who strikes one who is sick?" Was it not a cowardly exercise of liberty to strike the conscience of the defenceless? It is another form of "defiling" (ver. 7) the conscience, but brings out the cruelty of such conduct. Ye sin against Christ. Because Christ lives and suffers in the persons of the least of his little ones (Matthew 25:40, 45; Romans 12:5, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
By sinning
ἁμαρτάνοντες (hamartanontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 264: Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.

against
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

[your]
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

brothers
ἀδελφοὺς (adelphous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

in this way
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

wounding
τύπτοντες (typtontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5180: To beat, strike, wound, inflict punishment.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

weak
ἀσθενοῦσαν (asthenousan)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble.

conscience,
συνείδησιν (syneidēsin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4893: The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.

you sin
ἁμαρτάνετε (hamartanete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 264: Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.

against
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Christ.
Χριστὸν (Christon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.


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