Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak. New Living Translation But you must be careful so that your freedom does not cause others with a weaker conscience to stumble. English Standard Version But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Berean Standard Bible Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. Berean Literal Bible But be careful, lest somehow this right of yours becomes an occasion of stumbling to those being weak. King James Bible But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. New King James Version But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak. New American Standard Bible But take care that this freedom of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. NASB 1995 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. NASB 1977 But take care lest this liberty of yours somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Legacy Standard Bible But see to it that this authority of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Amplified Bible Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience]. Christian Standard Bible But be careful that this right of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak. Holman Christian Standard Bible But be careful that this right of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak. American Standard Version But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak. Contemporary English Version Don't cause problems for someone with a weak conscience, just because you have the right to eat anything. English Revised Version But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak. GOD'S WORD® Translation But be careful that by using your freedom you don't somehow make a believer who is weak in faith fall into sin. Good News Translation Be careful, however, not to let your freedom of action make those who are weak in the faith fall into sin. International Standard Version But you must see to it that this right of yours does not become a stumbling block for those who are weak. Majority Standard Bible Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. NET Bible But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak. New Heart English Bible But be careful that by no means does this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak. Webster's Bible Translation But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours should become a stumbling-block to them that are weak. Weymouth New Testament But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers. World English Bible But be careful that by no means does this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the weak, Berean Literal Bible But be careful, lest somehow this right of yours becomes an occasion of stumbling to those being weak. Young's Literal Translation but see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the infirm, Smith's Literal Translation And see ye lest this your power be a stumble to the weak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut take heed lest perhaps this your liberty become a stumblingblock to the weak. Catholic Public Domain Version But be careful not to let your liberty become a cause of sin to those who are weak. New American Bible But make sure that this liberty of yours in no way becomes a stumbling block to the weak. New Revised Standard Version But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut be careful lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But take heed, lest this your power shall be a stumbling block to the weak. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut take heed, lest, by any means, this right of yours become a stumbling-block to those who are weak. Godbey New Testament See lest this liberty of yours may become a stumblingblock to the weak. Haweis New Testament But take heed that this power of yours become not an occasion of stumbling to the weak. Mace New Testament but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak. Weymouth New Testament But take care lest this liberty of yours should prove a hindrance to the progress of weak believers. Worrell New Testament But take heed, lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak. Worsley New Testament But see that this liberty of yours be not by any means a stumbling-block to the weak. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Food Sacrificed to Idols…8But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. 9Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?… Cross References 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 14:20-21 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. / No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:32-33 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— / as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:12 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. Matthew 18:6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Mark 9:42 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea. Luke 17:1-2 Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come! / It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. 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 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Peter 2:16 Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Leviticus 19:14 You must not curse the deaf or place a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God. I am the LORD. Treasury of Scripture But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumbling block to them that are weak. take. 1 Corinthians 8:10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; 1 Corinthians 10:24,29 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth… Matthew 18:6,7,10 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea… liberty. 1 Corinthians 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Leviticus 19:14 Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the LORD. Isaiah 57:14 And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people. weak. 1 Corinthians 8:12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Isaiah 35:3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Jump to Previous Anywise Block Care Careful Cause Eat Exercise Feeble Heed Hindrance However Infirm Itself Liberty Means Power Privilege Progress Prove Right Somehow Stumbling Stumblingblock Stumbling-Block Trouble Weak Your'sJump to Next Anywise Block Care Careful Cause Eat Exercise Feeble Heed Hindrance However Infirm Itself Liberty Means Power Privilege Progress Prove Right Somehow Stumbling Stumblingblock Stumbling-Block Trouble Weak Your's1 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. Be careful The Greek word used here is "βλέπετε" (blepete), which means "to see" or "to watch." In this context, it is a call to vigilance and mindfulness. Paul is urging the Corinthians to be attentive and considerate in their actions. This is a reminder that Christian liberty comes with responsibility. The call to "be careful" is not just about personal conduct but about the impact of one's actions on others within the community of faith. however your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Be careful,Βλέπετε (Blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. however, δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [that] αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. freedom ἐξουσία (exousia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. does not become γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. a stumbling block πρόσκομμα (proskomma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4348: A stumbling-block, an occasion for falling, a moral embarrassment. From proskopto; a stub, i.e. occasion of apostasy. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. weak. ἀσθενέσιν (asthenesin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 772: (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. Links 1 Corinthians 8:9 NIV1 Corinthians 8:9 NLT 1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV 1 Corinthians 8:9 NASB 1 Corinthians 8:9 KJV 1 Corinthians 8:9 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 8:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 8:9 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 8:9 French Bible 1 Corinthians 8:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 8:9 But be careful that by no means (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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