1 Corinthians 8:1
Food Sacrificed to Idols
1 With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that “we all have knowledge.” ▼▼sn “
We all have knowledge.” Here and in v.
4 Paul cites certain slogans the Corinthians apparently used to justify their behavior (cf.
6:12-13;
7:1;
10:23). Paul agrees with the slogans in part, but corrects them to show how the Corinthians have misused these ideas.
Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.