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Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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All of Life is Worship

Commentators emphasize that this verse erases the line between 'religious' and 'secular' activities. Paul applies the principle of glorifying God not just to church services but to the most basic parts of life, like eating and drinking. As scholar Charles Ellicott notes, any act, no matter how common, becomes an act of worship when done with a spirit that seeks to honor God. This makes every moment an opportunity for devotion.

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1 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

18th Century

Theologian

Whether therefore you eat, or drink. This direction should be strictly and properly applied to the matter at hand; that is, to the questio…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

To the glory of God (εις δοξαν θεου). This is the ruling motive in the Christian's life, not just having his own way about whims a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

19th Century

Bishop

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do.—These words embrace all life. The definite acts of eating and …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Corinthians 10:30–31

19th Century

Preacher

And if anything you might do would not glorify God, do not do it.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

These verses introduce a positive and more ultimate perspective. It is not just the other brother who should be in view, but God as the creator and…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

16th Century

Theologian

Whether, therefore, you eat, or drink, lest they should think that in such a small matter they should not be so careful to avoid blame, he…

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Corinthians 10:31

17th Century

Pastor

Whether therefore you eat or drink

Which may principally refer to eating things sacrificed to idols, and drinking …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Corinthians 10:23–33

17th Century

Minister

There were situations where Christians could eat food that had been offered to idols without sinning. For example, this was permissible when meat, …