1 Corinthians 8:8

New English Translation

Now food will not bring us close to God. We are no worse if we do not eat and no better if we do.

Cross References

Matthew 25:15

To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God does not consist of food and drink, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:13

“Food is for the stomach and the stomach is for food, but God will do away with both.” The body is not for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.