1Cor 10:31-33 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 10:31-33: 10:31-33 Paul concludes his discussion by summarizing the two principles that are to guide Christian behavior in issues like this: (1) Believers are to do everything for the glory of God (see Col 3:17 ; 1 Pet 4:11 ); (2) believers are not to give offense and should avoid doing anything that would harm another person’s Christian faith (cp. 1 Cor 8:9 , 13 ; 1 Jn 2:10 ). Christians’ behavior is to be guided by what is best for others rather than by personal privilege (cp. Rom 14:13-15 , 19-21 ; 15:1-2 ). These two basic principles lie at the heart of Paul’s advice on practical Christian living in this letter.

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bCol 3:17►

c1 Pet 4:11►

d1 Cor 8:9►

e13►

f1 Jn 2:10►

gRom 14:13-15►

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‏ 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Summary for 1Cor 10:31-33: 10:31-33 ^a Paul concludes his discussion by summarizing the two principles that are to guide Christian behavior in issues like this: (1) Believers are to do everything for the glory of God (see Col 3:17 ^b; 1 Pet 4:11 ^c); (2) believers are not to give offense and should avoid doing anything that would harm another person’s Christian faith (cp. 1 Cor 8:9 ^d, 13 ^e; 1 Jn 2:10 ^f). Christians’ behavior is to be guided by what is best for others rather than by personal privilege (cp. Rom 14:13-15 ^g, 19-21 ^h; 15:1-2 ⁱ). These two basic principles lie at the heart of Paul’s advice on practical Christian living in this letter.