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Eat whatever is offered to you without raising questions of conscience. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If anyone unbelieving invites you, and you wish to go, eat everything being set before you, inquiring nothing on account of conscience. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a> If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a> If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat anything that is set before you without asking questions, for the sake of conscience. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat anything that is set before you without asking questions for conscience&#8217 sake. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> If one of the unbelievers invites you, and you wish to go, eat anything that is set before you, without asking questions for conscience’ sake. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat anything that is set before you without asking questions for conscience’ sake. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If one of the unbelievers invites you [to a meal at his home] and you want to go, eat whatever is served to you without asking questions [about its source] for the sake of your conscience. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If any of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions for the sake of conscience. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If one of the unbelievers invites you over and you want to go, eat everything that is set before you, without raising questions of conscience. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> If one of them that believe not biddeth you to a feast, and ye are disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience' sake. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If an unbeliever invites you to dinner, and you want to go, then go. Eat whatever you are served. Don't cause a problem for someone's conscience by asking where the food came from. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> If one of them that believe not biddeth you to a feast, and ye are disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If an unbeliever invites you [to his house for dinner], and you wish to go, eat anything he serves you without letting your conscience trouble you. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you decide to go, eat what is set before you, without asking any questions because of your conscience. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> If an unbeliever invites you to his house and you wish to go, eat whatever is set before you, raising no question on the grounds of conscience. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a> If an unbeliever invites you to dinner and you want to go, eat whatever is served without asking questions of conscience. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if one of those who do not believe invites you to a meal, and you are inclined to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for the sake of conscience. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If any of them that believe not invites you to a feast, and ye are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, asking no question on account of conscience. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If an unbeliever gives you an invitation and you are disposed to accept it, eat whatever is put before you, and ask no questions for conscience' sake. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a> But if one of those who don’t believe invites you to a meal, and you are inclined to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no questions for the sake of conscience. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if anyone of the unbelieving calls you, and you wish to go, eat all that is set before you, inquiring nothing, because of the conscience; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> If anyone unbelieving invites you, and you wish to go, eat everything being set before you, inquiring nothing on account of conscience. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if any one of the unbelieving do call you, and ye wish to go, all that is set before you eat, nothing inquiring, because of the conscience; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if any one of the unbelieving call you, and ye wish to go; every thing set before you, eat, interrogating nothing through consciousness.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If any of them that believe not, invite you, and you will be willing to go; eat of any thing that is set before you, asking no question for conscience' sake. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If you are invited by any unbelievers, and you are willing to go, you may eat whatever is set before you, without asking questions for the sake of conscience. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a> If an unbeliever invites you and you want to go, eat whatever is placed before you, without raising questions on grounds of conscience. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If any pagan invite you, and you wish to go, whatever is set before you eat, without question for conscience sake. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But if a man who is a pagan invites you and you wish to go, eat everything set before you without inquiry for the sake of conscience.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If any one of the unbelievers invites you to a feast, and you are disposed to go, eat any thing that is set before you, asking no questions for conscience sake. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> If any one of the unbelievers invite you, and you wish to go; eat everything which is placed before you, asking no questions on account of conscience. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And if any one of those, who do not believe, invite you, and ye incline to go, eat every thing set before you, asking no question for conscience sake. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and you are disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, without asking any question out of a scruple of conscience. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If an unbeliever gives you an invitation and you are disposed to accept it, eat whatever is put before you, and ask no questions for conscience' sake. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> If one of the unbelieving invites you to a feast, and ye wish to go, whatsoever is set before you eat, asking no question because of conscience. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and if any of the unbelievers invite you to an entertainment, and ye have a mind to go, whatever is set before you, eat, asking no questions for conscience-sake. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2144" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">All to God's Glory</a> …26for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” 27<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">an</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/571.htm" title="571: apistōn (Adj-GMP) -- (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing).">unbeliever</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kalei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">invites</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you to a meal</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelete (V-PIA-2P) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">you want</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">to go,</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiete (V-PMA-2P) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pan (Adj-ANS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">anything</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3908.htm" title="3908: paratithemenon (V-PPM/P-ANS) -- From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit.">set before</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">without</a> <a href="/greek/350.htm" title="350: anakrinontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine.">raising questions</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4893.htm" title="4893: syneidēsin (N-AFS) -- The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.">conscience.</a> 28But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a> He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. <a href="/acts/15-29.htm">Acts 15:29</a> You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell. <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14-15</a> I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. / If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died. <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Romans 14:20-21</a> Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block. / It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">1 Corinthians 8:7-13</a> But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. / But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. / Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a> Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">1 Corinthians 10:23-24</a> “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. / No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31-33</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. / Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— / as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a> When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ... <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a> Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4-5</a> For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ... <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. <a href="/exodus/12-43.htm">Exodus 12:43-49</a> And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the statute of the Passover: No foreigner is to eat of it. / But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. / A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. ... <a href="/leviticus/11-1.htm">Leviticus 11:1-47</a> The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and you be disposed to go; whatever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.bid.<a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">1 Corinthians 5:9-11</a> I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: … <a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Luke 5:29,30</a> And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them… <a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Luke 15:23</a> And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:whatsoever.<a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a> And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. 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The invitation to a meal by an unbeliever reflects the social customs of the time, where hospitality was a significant cultural value. This phrase suggests the importance of maintaining relationships with non-believers, echoing Jesus' own practice of dining with tax collectors and sinners (<a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Matthew 9:10-11</a>). It underscores the call to be in the world but not of it (<a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15-16</a>), engaging with others while maintaining one's faith.and you want to go This phrase acknowledges the believer's freedom and personal choice in social interactions. It implies that attending such a meal is not inherently wrong, provided the believer's conscience is clear. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching on Christian liberty, as seen in <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5-6</a>, where individual conviction plays a role in decision-making. The emphasis is on the believer's desire and willingness, suggesting that participation should be voluntary and not coerced.eat anything set before you In the context of Corinth, a city known for its diverse population and religious practices, meals often included food sacrificed to idols. This instruction reflects the teaching that food itself is neutral (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8</a>) and that believers are not bound by dietary laws (<a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a>). The focus is on the freedom to partake without fear of spiritual contamination, as long as it does not cause another believer to stumble (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a>).without raising questions of conscience This phrase emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear conscience before God and others. It suggests that believers should not be overly scrupulous or anxious about the origins of the food, as long as it does not violate their conscience or the conscience of others. This aligns with Paul's teaching in <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22-23</a>, where acting against one's conscience is considered sinful. The guidance here is to avoid unnecessary disputes and to prioritize peace and edification in relationships (<a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on Christian living. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, including pagan practices. 3. <a href="/topical/u/unbeliever.htm">Unbeliever</a> A person who does not adhere to the Christian faith, possibly a pagan or someone from another religious background. 4. <a href="/topical/c/christian_believers_in_corinth.htm">Christian Believers in Corinth</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, navigating their faith in a predominantly non-Christian society. 5. <a href="/topical/m/meals_and_social_gatherings.htm">Meals and Social Gatherings</a> Common cultural practices in Corinth, often involving food that may have been offered to idols.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christian_liberty_and_conscience.htm">Christian Liberty and Conscience</a> Believers have freedom in Christ, but this freedom should be exercised with a clear conscience and sensitivity to others. <a href="/topical/e/engagement_with_the_world.htm">Engagement with the World</a> Christians are called to engage with non-believers in a way that reflects Christ's love, without compromising their faith. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_social_situations.htm">Discernment in Social Situations</a> Use discernment when participating in social events, ensuring that your actions do not lead others to question your faith or integrity. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_cultural_practices.htm">Respect for Cultural Practices</a> While respecting cultural practices, maintain a clear distinction between cultural engagement and spiritual compromise. <a href="/topical/w/witness_through_relationships.htm">Witness through Relationships</a> Building relationships with non-believers can be an opportunity for witness, showing the love and truth of the Gospel through actions and words.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a> <a href="/q/when_will_the_gift_of_tongues_end.htm">When will the gift of tongues end?</a> <a href="/q/is_truth_your_top_priority.htm">Are you destroying the work of God?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_celebrate_thanksgiving.htm">Should Christians participate in Thanksgiving celebrations?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_false_guilt.htm">What defines false guilt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) If any of them that believe not. . . .--How should a Christian act if a heathen friend invited him to a feast? Should he inquire whether there was any sacrificial meat at the feast, and so avoid eating it? No. The same principle applies here--no question need be asked.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - Bid you to a feast. It is assumed that the feast is to take place in a private house, not an idol temple (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-10.htm">1 Corinthians 8:10</a>). Ye be disposed to go; rather, ye wish to go, with an emphasis on the "wish," which, as Grotius says, perhaps implies that the wish is not particularly commendable, although the apostle, in his large-hearted tolerance, does not actually blame it. The rabbis decided very differently. "If," said Rabbi Ishmael, "an idolater makes a feast in honour of his son, and invites all the Jews of his town, they eat of the sacrifices of the dead, even though they eat and drink of their own" ('Avodah Zarah,' fol. 18, 1). There are many passages of the Talmud which raise the suspicion that the rabbis are purposely running counter to the teaching of the New Testament. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If Εἴ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. an τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. unbeliever ἀπίστων (apistōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing). invites καλεῖ (kalei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. you {to a meal} ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you want θέλετε (thelete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to go, πορεύεσθαι (poreuesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. eat ἐσθίετε (esthiete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. anything πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. set before παρατιθέμενον (paratithemenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3908.htm">Strong's 3908: </a> From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. without μηδὲν (mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. raising questions ἀνακρίνοντες (anakrinontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_350.htm">Strong's 350: </a> From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. conscience. συνείδησιν (syneidēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4893.htm">Strong's 4893: </a> The conscience, a persisting notion. 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