Bible Commentary

But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. 9. this liberty of yours ] Rather, right. Under ordinary circumstances we have a right to act upon our rational convictions. But this right has its limits, see ch. 1Co 6:12, and note. We are bound … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:9”

But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. 8. But meat commendeth us not to God ] Rather, presenteth us. Cf. 2Co 4:14; Col 1:22; Col 1:28. The same word is used in Rom 14:10 (where it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:8”

Howbeit [there is] not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat [it] as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 7. Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge ] See note on 1Co 8:1. for some with conscience … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:7”

But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. 6. to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things ] There is but one eternal First … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:6”

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) 5. as there be gods many, and lords many ] The Apostle does not say there are many gods or lords, but only that the gods of the heathen are called so. Calvin … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:5”

As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one. 4. we know that an idol is nothing in the world ] Some have rendered, that there is no idol in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:4”

But if any man love God, the same is known of him. 3. But if any man love God, the same is known of him ] Cf. 1Jn 4:7-8. But it is observable that St Paul, dealing with inquisitive and argumentative people like the Corinthians and Galatians, takes care to invert the phrase, so as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:3”

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 2. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know ] We have knowledge, certainly, but it is by no means perfect knowledge. Cf. ch. 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:2”

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1. as touching things offered unto idols ] These were the parts of the sacrifice not consumed by fire, but reserved, as in the Jewish peace-offerings (see Lev 7:15-16; Lev 22:30), for the use of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 8:1”

But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. 40. and I think also that I have the Spirit of God ] Not that there was any doubt in the Apostle’s mind on this point. The word used implies full persuasion that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:40”