1.
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
as touching = concerning. App-104 .
things, &c . = the things offered to idols. Greek. eidolothutos. See Acts 15:29 . This was another subject about which they had written.
know . App-132 .
all . i.e. the greater part. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6 .
knowledge . App-132 .
puffeth up . Greek. phusioo. See 1 Corinthians 4:6 . This sentence and the next two verses form a parenthesis.
charity = love. App-135 .
edifieth = buildeth up. Greek. orkodomeo. See Acts 9:31 . Contrast between a bubble and a building.
2.
And if any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
if App-118 .
any man . . . any thing . Greek. tis. App-123 .
knoweth . App-132 . with texts.
nothing yet = not yet any thing. Greek. oudepo oudeis. A double negative. The texts read single negative.
3.
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
love App-135 .
God . App-98 .
the same = this one.
of = by. App-104 .
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.
As concerning . Greek. peri, as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 .
eating . Greek. brosis .
those = the.
things . . . idols . Same word as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 , though it is translated by a longer phrase.
nothing . Greek. oudeis .
world . App-129 .
none = no, Greek. oudeis .
other . The texts omit.
but . Greek. ei me .
5.
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
gods . App-98 . Compare Psalms 82:1 , Psalms 82:6 .
heaven . No art. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
in = upon. App-104 .
earth . Greek. ge. App-129 .
lords . Greek. kurios. Compare App-98 and App-4 .
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.
in = unto. App-104 . Compare Romans 11:36 .
Lord . App-98 .
Jesus Christ . App-98 .
by = by means of. App-104 . 1 Corinthians 8:1 . Compare John 1:3 .Colossians 1:16 . Hebrews 1:2 .
we by Him. Compare John 14:6 . Romans 5:1 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:11 .
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.
not . App-105 .
every man = all.
that = the.
some . App-124 .
conscience . i.e. conviction. Greek. suneidesis, but the texts read (first occurance) sunnetheia , custom (see John 18:39 . John 11:16 ). The meaning is much the same. Having been so long accustomed to believe the idol to have a real existence, they still regard the sacrifice as a real one.
unto = until.
this hour = now.
defiled = polluted. Greek. moluno. Only here and Revelation 3:4 ; Revelation 14:4 .
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.
commendeth = presenteth. Greek. paristemi. See Acts 1:3 , and compare 2 Corinthians 11:2 .Ephesians 5:27 . Colossians 1:22 , Colossians 1:28 .
if . App-118 .
are we the better . Literally do we exceed.
are we the worse . Literally do we lack, or come short. Greek. hustereo. See Romans 3:23 .
9.
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
take heed = see, or look to it. App-133 .
lest by any means . Greek. mepos .
liberty = authority, or right. App-172 .
stumblingblock . Greek. proskomma. See Romans 9:32 .
them that are = the.
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;
see . App-133 .
sit at meat = sitting down.
idol's temple . Greek. eidoleion. Only here.
conscience . Greek. suneidesis.
which = since he.
emboldened . Literally built up. Greek. oikodomeo, as in 1 Corinthians 8:1 . There is Irony ( App-6 ) here. Instead of building up the weak brother, the edifice will come tottering down (1 Corinthians 8:11 ).
to eat = for (Greek. eis) eating.
11.
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
through = upon. App-104 . The texts read "in", Greek. en.
perish . Greek. apollumi. See 1 Corinthians 1:18 .
for = on account of. App-104 . 1 Corinthians 8:2 .
Christ . App-98 . This sentence is not a question.
12.
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
sin . App-128 .
against . App-104 .
wound = strike.
their, &c . = their conscience since it is weak.
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.
Wherefore . Greek. dioper. Here, 1 Corinthians 10:14 , and 1 Corinthians 14:13 .
offend = stumble. Greek. skandalizo, to cast a snare before one. Occurs twenty-six times in the Gospels; here, Romans 14:21 . 2 Corinthians 11:29 .
eat no flesh = by no means (Greek. ou me. App-105 ) eat flesh (Greek. kreas . Only here and Romans 14:21 ).
while the world standeth = unto the age. App-151 .
lest I = in order that (Greek. hina) I may not (Greek. me. App-105 ).