1 Corinthians 10:28

Modern English Version

But if anyone says to you, “This was offered in sacrifice to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of him that mentioned it and for the sake of conscience, for “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

Cross References

Psalm 115:16

The heavens are the Lord’s heavens, but the earth has He given to the sons of men.

Psalm 24:1

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof, the world, and those who dwell therein.

Exodus 9:29

Moses said to him, “As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the Lord. The thunder shall cease, and there shall no longer be any more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the Lord’s.

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 10:26

for “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

1 Corinthians 8:7

However, not everyone has this knowledge. Some, being accustomed to the idol until now, eat the food as a thing offered to an idol. So their weak conscience is defiled.

1 Corinthians 8:9

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

Deuteronomy 10:14

Behold, heaven and the highest heavens belong to the Lord your God, also the earth with all that is in it.