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But be careful that by any means this liberty of yours doesn`t become a stumbling block to the weak.

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Love Over Liberty

Commentators stress that Christian freedom isn't a license for self-indulgence. While an action may be permissible for you, the guiding principle is love. Paul teaches that in morally neutral matters, you must consider how exercising your liberty will affect others, especially those with a weaker conscience. The welfare of a fellow believer is more important than your personal right to do something.

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1 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

18th Century

Theologian

But take heed. This is Paul's reply to the argument of the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 8:8. "Though all that you say should b…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

Take heed (βλεπετε). A warning to the enlightened.

Lest by any means (μη πως). Common construction after v…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

19th Century

Bishop

But take heed.—For this very reason, because the matter is indifferent, because there is no right or wrong in it, you mus…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

Though Christians have the authority to act as Paul has just described, they must “be careful” (GK 1063) lest through the exercise of this authorit…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

16th Century

Theologian

Take heed that your liberty He leaves their liberty untouched, but moderates its use to this extent—that it may not give occasion of stumb…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Corinthians 8:9

17th Century

Pastor

But take heed lest by any means
This is either a reply to the instance of such as argued in favour of eating things offered to…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Corinthians 8:7–13

17th Century

Minister

Eating one kind of food and abstaining from another have nothing in them to recommend a person to God. But the apostle cautions against putting a s…