1 Corinthians 8:7

Easy To Read Version

But not all people know this. Some people have had the habit of worshiping idols {\cf2\super [49]} until now. So now when those people eat meat, they still feel like it belongs to an idol. They are not sure that it is right to eat this meat. So when they eat it, they feel guilty.

Cross References

Acts 15:20

Instead, we should write a letter to them. We should tell them these things:

Romans 14:14

I am in the Lord Jesus. And I know that there is no food that is wrong to eat. But if a person believes that something is wrong, then that thing is wrong for him.

Romans 15:14

My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of good. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to teach each other.

1 Corinthians 10:25

Eat any meat that is sold in the meat market. Don’t ask questions \{about the meat\} to see if it is something you think is wrong to eat.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now \{I will write\} about meat that is sacrificed {\cf2\super [46]} to idols. {\cf2\super [47]} We know that “we all have knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs you up full of pride. But love makes \{you help\} others grow stronger.

1 Corinthians 8:4

So \{this is what I say\} about eating meat: We know that an idol {\cf2\super [48]} is really nothing in the world. And we know that there is only one God.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We ask you, brothers and sisters, to warn those people who don’t work. Encourage the people who are afraid. Help the people who are weak. Be patient with every person.