1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
4 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.
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
6 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.
7 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.
8 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.
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
10 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;
11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Corinthians, 8:
Chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians deals with the issue of eating foods offered to idols, something that was common in the culture of the time. Paul advises the Corinthians to be careful not to do something that can scandalize the weaker brothers in the faith, even though they themselves know that there is no problem eating such foods. It is important to remember that Paul's focus is not the issue of diet itself, but the importance of considering brothers' welfare in faith. Below, five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Romans 14:13: "So let us fail to judge one another. Instead, let us make the purpose of not stumbling or obstacle on our brother's path." In this verse, Paul talks about the importance of not judging the other brothers and making the purpose of not putting obstacles in their path, which relates directly to the council given in 1 Corinthians 8.
1 Corinthians 10:23: "All things are lawful, but not all are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all build." Here Paul reinforces that not everything that is lawful is beneficial for building the Christian community, which is a message similar to what he says in 1 Corinthians 8.
Acts 15:29: "Aplify of foods sacrificed to idols, blood, the flesh of suffocated animals, and illicit sex. In this verse, we see the advice given by the apostles about abstaining from foods offered to idols, a matter similar to that discussed in 1 Corinthians 8.
Galatians 5:13: "For you, brothers, have been called to freedom. But you do not use freedom as an excuse to live according to the flesh; before, serve each other with love." Here Paul talks about the freedom we have in Christ, but also warns us not to use it as an excuse for acting selfishly or to scandalize other brothers, a message similar to that given in 1 Corinthians 8.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: "Go away from every form of evil." Although this verse does not speak specifically about the theme of eating foods offered to idols, it brings an important message that we move away from all that can be harmful to our faith and building the Christian community.
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