1 Corinthians 8
Lutheran reading notes
In 1 Corinthians chapter 8, the message of the gospel develops the theme of instruction for church life and unity in Christ. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
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Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 8:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
1 Corinthians 8:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
1 Corinthians 8:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol {is} nothing in the world, and that {there is} none other God but one.
1 Corinthians 8:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
1 Corinthians 8:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But to us {there is but} one God, the Father, of whom {are} all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom {are} all things, and we by him. {in: or, for}
1 Corinthians 8:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Howbeit {there is} not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat {it} as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Corinthians 8:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. {are we the better: or, have we the more} {are we the worse: or, have we the less}
1 Corinthians 8:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. {liberty: or, power}
1 Corinthians 8:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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; {emboldened: Gr. edified}
1 Corinthians 8:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
1 Corinthians 8:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
1 Corinthians 8:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
1 Corinthians 8:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.