8. But food commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat, are we the better; neither if we eat not, are we the worse.
9. But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours should become a stumbling-block to them that are weak.
10. For if any man shall see thee, who hast knowledge, sit eating in the idol's temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
11. And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
12. But when ye thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
13. Wherefore, if food maketh my brother to fall into sin, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to fall into sin.