1st Corinthians Chapter 8 verse 9 Holy Bible

ASV 1stCorinthians 8:9

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak.
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BBE 1stCorinthians 8:9

But take care that this power of yours does not give cause for trouble to the feeble.
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DARBY 1stCorinthians 8:9

But see lest anywise this your right [to eat] itself be a stumbling-block to the weak.
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KJV 1stCorinthians 8:9

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
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WEB 1stCorinthians 8:9

But be careful that by no means does this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to the weak.
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YLT 1stCorinthians 8:9

but see, lest this privilege of yours may become a stumbling-block to the infirm,
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 9. - Lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling block; rather, this power or right of yours. To lead any one to do that which he thinks to be wrong is to place a stone of stumbling in his way, even if we do not think the act to be wrong. For we make men worse if by our example we teach them to act in contradiction of their conscience. "Let your motto be forbearance, not privilege, and your watchword charity, not knowledge. Never flaunt your knowledge, seldom use your privilege" (Evans).

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) But take heed.--On this very account, because the matter is one which is indifferent, because there is no right or wrong in it, you must look elsewhere for your guide as to how you ought to act. In things which are not indifferent, right or wrong is the sole test of action. In things indifferent you must look for some other guide, and you must regulate your conduct by the effect it may have on others. Your liberty, which arises from the bare fact of the indifferent nature of the thing, may become a stumbling-block to others, may be the cause of their taking a false step in the Christian course.