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Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the assembly of God;

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A Radically Inclusive Concern

Commentators emphasize that Paul expands the Christian's moral responsibility beyond the church walls. Believers are called to consider the spiritual impact of their actions not only on fellow Christians ('the church of God') but also on unbelieving Jews and Greeks. The goal is to avoid creating any unnecessary prejudice or obstacle that would prevent them from coming to faith.

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1 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Corinthians 10:32

18th Century

Theologian

Give none offence. Be inoffensive; that is, do not act so as to lead others into sin. (See Barnes on Romans 14:13).

Neither to …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no occasion of stumbling (απροσκοπο). Late word and in papyri, only three times in N.T. (here; Acts 24:16). See o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Corinthians 10:32

19th Century

Bishop

Give none offence.—A practical test of whether any course of conduct is to the glory of God. If it causes any human being to offend, then …

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Corinthians 10:32

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 10:32

16th Century

Theologian

Be not occasions of stumbling to any: this is the second point, which we should keep in view—the rule of love. A desire, then, fo…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Corinthians 10:32

17th Century

Pastor

Give none offence
Avoid everything that may be the occasion of offence, of the stumbling and falling of others; whet…

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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, …