1 Corinthians 10:23

A Conservative Version

All things are permitted for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are permitted for me, but not all things are constructive.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 6:12

All things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under control by anything.

1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed lest somehow this privilege of yours becomes a stumbling-block to those who are weak.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech go out of your mouth, rather if there is any good word for edification of a need, so that it may give grace to those who hear.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage each other, and build ye up one by one, just as ye also are doing.

Romans 14:15

For if thy brother is distressed because of food, thou no longer walk according to love. Do not destroy with thy food that man for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For thou indeed express thanks well, but the other man is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is it therefore, brothers? When ye come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor to heed myths and endless genealogies, which cause controversies rather than stewardship of God in faith.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So also ye, since ye are zealots of spirits, seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now about the things sacrificed to idols. We know that all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.