1 Corinthians 8:11-13 And through your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?… I. NECESSARY. 1. Not only in meats and drinks, but in many other things. 2. To avoid offence. II. Is OBLIGATORY — 1. On Christians. 2. By the law of love, and — 3. The example of Christ. III. Is MAGNANIMOUS. It is — 1. A conquest of self. 2. An act of benevolence. 3. A feature of renewed nature. IV. WILL BE ABUNDANTLY COMPENSATED. 1. By the approval of conscience. 2. The benefit of others. 3. The approbation of God. 4. Final reward. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?WEB: And through your knowledge, he who is weak perishes, the brother for whose sake Christ died. |
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