12 [a]Now when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

13 (A)[b]Wherefore if meat offend my brother, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, that I may not offend my brother.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 8:12 Another amplification: Such offending of our weak brethren redoundeth unto Christ, and therefore let not these men think that they have to do only with their brethren.
  2. 1 Corinthians 8:13 The conclusion, which Paul conceiveth in his own person, that he might not seem to exact that of others, which he will not be first subject unto himself. I had rather (saith he) abstain forever from all kind of flesh, than give occasion of sin to any of my brethren, much less would I refuse in any certain place or time for my brother’s sake not to eat flesh offered to idols.

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