📖WEB · 1 Corinthians 10:30

What does 1 Corinthians 10:30 mean?

"If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?"

— 1 Corinthians 10:30 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

27

But 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.

28

But 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, and all its fullness.”

29

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

30

If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for something I give thanks for?

31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

32

Give no occasion for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the assembly of God;

33

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

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