1 Corinthians 10:23

Modern English Version

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things edify.

Cross References

Romans 14:15

If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So, seeing that you are zealous concerning spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel in the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, and an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful to me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.

1 Corinthians 8:9

But take heed, lest by any means this liberty of yours becomes a stumbling block to those who are weak.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. We do all things, beloved, for your edifying.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, just as you are doing.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor pay attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause debates rather than godly edifying, which is in faith.