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1 Corinthians 8:12

1 Corinthians 8:12
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But when ye sin so against the brethren,.... Through sitting at meat in an idol's temple, and thereby violating the new…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But when ye sin so against the brethren - This is designed further to show the evil of causing others to sin; and hence,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

But when ye sin so against the brethren - Against Christians, who are called by the Gospel to abhor and detest all such…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 8:7-13

The apostle, having granted, and indeed confirmed, the opinion of some among the Corinthians, that idols were nothing,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

ye sin against Christ Cf. St Mat 25:40; Mat 25:45. For the reason of this compare St John 17 throughout, as also such…