To the weak, I became weak, so that I might gain the weak. To all, I became all, so that I might save all.
in such a way that I might provoke to rivalry those who are my own flesh, and so that I may save some of them.
But accept those who are weak in faith, without disputing about ideas.
For one person believes that he may eat all things, but if another is weak, let him eat plants.
But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as to please ourselves.
Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.
just as I also, in all things, please everyone, not seeking what is best for myself, but what is best for many others, so that they may be saved.
And how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
Because of this, if food leads my brother to sin, I will never eat meat, lest I lead my brother to sin.
For when I was a free man to all, I made myself the servant of all, so that I might gain all the more.
And I do everything for the sake of the Gospel, so that I may become its partner.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is scandalized, and I am not being burned?
And, brothers, if a man has been overtaken by any offense, you who are spiritual should instruct someone like this with a spirit of leniency, considering that you yourselves might also be tempted.