Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 8:11

1 Corinthians chapter 8 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died.

Context

v.10For if a man see thee who hast knowledge sitting at meat in an idol’s temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat things sacrificed to idols?

v.11This passage

v.12And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 15:1

    Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:33

    even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

  • Romans 14:20

    Overthrow not for meat’s sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:13

    Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.

  • Romans 14:15

    For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.