1 Corinthians 6:12
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. The Corinthians are taking one another to court before unbelievers — why not rather be wronged? Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? 'All things are lawful for me but not all things …
Other Translations
All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.
All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I--I will not be under authority by any;
I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any.
Cross References
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that …
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all …
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached …
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; …
Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make …
Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat …
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol …
Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, …
These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are …