1 Corinthians 8:1

KJV

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

— 1 Corinthians 8:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Food offered to idols: knowledge puffs up but love builds up. An idol is nothing — food does not commend us to God. But not everyone has this knowledge. If food causes a brother to stumble, Paul will never eat …

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Other Translations

ASV

Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

YLT

And concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we have known that we all have knowledge: knowledge puffeth up, but love buildeth up;

BBE

Now about things offered to images: we all seem to ourselves to have knowledge. Knowledge gives pride, but love gives true strength.

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