1Cor 10:23 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 10:23-11:1: 10:23–11:1 Paul closes the discussion begun in 8:1 with advice about when Christians may eat meat sacrificed to an idol, and when they should not (see study note on 8:1–11:1). His advice reflects the principle of giving up one’s rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23 ). Summary for 1Cor 10:23-24: 10:23-24 You say: The NLT supplies these words—Paul is probably quoting a popular saying among the Corinthians and clarifying it. • “I am allowed to do anything”: Paul qualifies the assertion of a Christian’s freedom by emphasizing the importance of doing what is most beneficial for others (see 6:12 ; 10:32-33 ; Rom 14:13-15 , 19-21 ; 15:1-2 ; cp. Phil 2:3-4 ).

a10:23–11:1►

b8:1►

c8:13–9:23►

d10:23-24►

e6:12►

f10:32-33►

gRom 14:13-15►

h19-21►

i15:1-2►

jPhil 2:3-4►

‏ 1 Corinthians 10:23

Summary for 1Cor 10:23-11:1: 10:23–11:1 ^a Paul closes the discussion begun in 8:1 ^b with advice about when Christians may eat meat sacrificed to an idol, and when they should not (see study note on 8:1–11:1). His advice reflects the principle of giving up one’s rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23 ^c).
Summary for 1Cor 10:23-24: 10:23-24 ^d You say: The NLT supplies these words—Paul is probably quoting a popular saying among the Corinthians and clarifying it.

• “I am allowed to do anything”: Paul qualifies the assertion of a Christian’s freedom by emphasizing the importance of doing what is most beneficial for others (see 6:12 ^e; 10:32-33 ^f; Rom 14:13-15 ^g, 19-21 ^h; 15:1-2 ⁱ; cp. Phil 2:3-4 ^j).