1 Corinthians 8:1 — King James Version← Study notes
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”
1 Corinthians 8:1 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 1 Corinthians 8:116 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 8:1
It is necessary first to say what the meaning of this passage is: for so shall we readily comprehend the Apostle's discourse. For he that sees a charge brought against any one, except he first perceive the nature of the offense will not understand what is said. What then is it of which he was then accusing the Corinthians? A heavy charge and the cause of many evils. Well, what is it? Many among them, having learned that Matthew 15:11 “not the things which enter in defile the…
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Elena PetrovaNote3mo agoLove Builds Up
Paul contrasts knowledge and love: 'We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.' One creates arrogance. The other creates community.
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Priya NairNote3mo agoSeeds of faith - 1 Corinthians 8
The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His character. God is faithful in every circumstance. The imagery here is agricultural - the original audience would have immediately underst...
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