1 Corinthians 10:23

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Romans 14:15

If yoʋr brother is distressed by what yoʋ eat, yoʋ are no longer walking in love. Do not let what yoʋ eat destroy someone for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you earnestly desire spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For yoʋ may very well be giving thanks, but the other person is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then should you do, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Everything must be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols, we know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 8:9

But be careful that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no foul word come out of your mouth, but only what is good for edification, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, even as you are doing.

1 Timothy 1:4

or to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote disputes rather than the plan of God that operates by faith.