1 Corinthians 10:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If an unbeliever invites you to dinner, and you want to go, then go. Eat whatever you are served. Don't cause a problem for someone's conscience by asking where the food came from.

Cross References

Luke 15:23

Get the best calf and prepare it, so we can eat and celebrate.

Luke 19:7

Everyone who saw this started grumbling, “This man Zacchaeus is a sinner! And Jesus is going home to eat with him.”

1 Corinthians 10:25

However, when you buy meat in the market, go ahead and eat it. Keep your conscience clear by not asking where the meat came from.

2 Corinthians 1:13

I am not writing anything you cannot read and understand. I hope you will understand it completely,

2 Corinthians 4:2

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

2 Corinthians 5:11

We know what it means to respect the Lord, and we encourage everyone to turn to him. God himself knows what we are like, and I hope you also know what kind of people we are.