Revised Literal Translation
1 Corinthians 10:31
31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
- New International Version (NIV)So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Context of 1 Corinthians 10:31
29Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience? 30For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 32Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Assembly of God: 33Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
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εἴτε οὖν ἐσθίετε εἴτε πίνετε εἴτε τι ποιεῖτε, πάντα εἰς δόξαν θεοῦ ποιεῖτε.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:31
- 1 Corinthians 7:34There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
- Deuteronomy 12:7And there ye shall eat before Yhwh your God, and ye shall rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households, wherein Yhwh thy God hath blessed thee.
- Nehemiah 8:16So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.
- Zechariah 7:5Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh month, even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, even to me?
- Luke 11:41But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
- Colossians 3:17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
- 1 Peter 4:11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink - As no general rule can be laid down in reference to the above particulars, there is one maxim of which no Christian must lose sight - that whether he eats or drinks of this or the other kind of aliments, or whatever else he may do, he must do it so as to bring glory to God. This is a sufficient rule to regulate every man's conscience and practice in all indifferent things, where there are no express commands or…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31Whether therefore ye eat or drink - This direction should be strictly and properly applied to the case in hand; that is, to the question about eating and drinking the things that had been offered in sacrifice to idols. Still, however, it contains a general direction that is applicable to eating and drinking at all times; and the phrase “whatsoever ye do” is evidently designed by the apostle to make the direction universal. Or whatsoever ye do - In all the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-33Verses 23-33 There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31-33Paul ends his discussion by summarizing two principles to guide Christian behavior: Believers should do everything to honor God (see Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11). Believers should avoid offending others and should not harm another person's Christian faith (compare 1 Corinthians 8:9, 13; 1 John 2:10). Christians should prioritize what is best for others over personal privilege (compare Romans 14:13–15, 19–21; 15:1–2). These two principles are central to…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. Contrast Zec 7:6; the picture of worldly men. The godly may "eat and drink," and it shall be well with him (Jr 22:15, 16). to the glory of God--(Col 3:17; 1Pe 4:11)--which involves our having regard to the edification of our neighbor.Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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