1 Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- as touching G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- things offered unto idols G1494 (εἰδωλόθυτον) — an
image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
- we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- Knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- puffeth up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e.
(figuratively) make proud (haughty)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- edifieth G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or
(figuratively) confirm
2 If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- think G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same
meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or
uncertainly)
- that he knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- he knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- yet G3764 (οὐδέπω) — not even yet
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- he ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- to know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
3 but if any man loveth God, the same is known by him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
4 Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- As concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- the eating G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the eating G1035 (βρῶσις) — (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively);
by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
- of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols G1494 (εἰδωλόθυτον) — an
image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
- we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- an idol G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god,
or (plural) the worship of such
- nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- none G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- other G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- though G1512 (εἴ περ) — if perhaps
- there be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- that are called G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- gods G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- lords G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
6 yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
7 Howbeit there is not in all men that knowledge: but some, being used until now to the idol, eat as of a thing sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howbeit G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- every man G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- for G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- with conscience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- of the idol G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the idol G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god,
or (plural) the worship of such
- unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- this hour G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses,
the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a thing offered unto an idol G1494 (εἰδωλόθυτον) — an
image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- conscience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- is defiled G3435 (μολύνω) — to soil (figuratively)
8 But food will not commend us to God: neither, if we eat not, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- meat G1033 (βρῶμα) — food (literally or figuratively), especially
(ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law
- commendeth G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not
even
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we eat G5315 (φάγω) — to
eat (literally or figuratively)
- are we the better G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- are we the worse G5302 (ὑστερέω) — to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior;
generally, to fall short (be deficient)
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- take heed G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
- lest by any means G3381 (μήπως) — lest somehow
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- liberty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- liberty G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- of yours G4771 (σύ) — thou
- become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- a stumblingblock G4348 (πρόσκομμα) — a stub, i.e. (figuratively) occasion of apostasy
- to them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that are weak G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
10 For 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?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- which hast G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which hast G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- sit at meat G2621 (κατάκειμαι) — to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick;
specially, to recline at a meal
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the idol’s temple G1493 (εἰδωλεῖον) — an image-fane
- shall G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or
(figuratively) confirm
- not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
- the conscience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- of him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- which is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- be emboldened G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or
(figuratively) confirm
- to eat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses,
the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- those things which are offered to idols G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- those things which are offered to idols G1494 (εἰδωλόθυτον) — an
image-sacrifice, i.e. part of an idolatrous offering
11 For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- through G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- thy G4674 (σός) — thine
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- shall G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- the weak G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
12 And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- when ye sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- wound G5180 (τύπτω) — to "thump", i.e. cudgel or
pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by
repeated blows; thus differing from and , which denote a
(usuall…
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- weak G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
- conscience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- ye sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
13 Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1355 (διόπερ) — on which very account
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- meat G1033 (βρῶμα) — food (literally or figuratively), especially
(ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law
- make G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble
(transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- to offend G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble
(transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
- I will eat G5315 (φάγω) — to
eat (literally or figuratively)
- G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- flesh G2907 (κρέας) — (butcher's) meat
- while G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the world standeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the world standeth G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- I make G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble
(transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
- to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- offend G4624 (σκανδαλίζω) — to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble
(transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)