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And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "All things are lawful to me," but not all things do profit. "All things are lawful to me," but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything [and brought under its power, allowing it to control me]. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Everything is permissible for me,&#8221 but not everything is helpful. &#8220Everything is permissible for me,&#8221 but I will not be brought under the control of anything. &#8220 <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some of you say, "We can do anything we want to." But I tell you not everything is good for us. So I refuse to let anything have power over me. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Someone may say, "I'm allowed to do anything," but not everything is helpful. I'm allowed to do anything, but I won't allow anything to gain control over my life. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Someone will say, "I am allowed to do anything." Yes; but not everything is good for you. I could say that I am allowed to do anything, but I am not going to let anything make me its slave. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is helpful. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not allow anything to control me. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> "All things are lawful for me"--but not everything is beneficial. "All things are lawful for me"--but I will not be controlled by anything. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Everything is allowable to me, but not everything is profitable. Everything is allowable to me, but to nothing will I become a slave.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I will not be under authority by any; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "All things are lawful to me," but not all things do profit. "All things are lawful to me," but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I -- I will not be under authority by any; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> All things are lawful to me, but all are not profitable: all are lawful to me, but I will not be exercised by power under any.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> All is lawful to me, but not all is expedient. All is lawful to me, but I will not be driven back by the authority of anyone. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> “Everything is lawful for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is lawful for me,” but I will not let myself be dominated by anything. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> All things are lawful for me, but all things are not advisable for me: indeed all things are lawful for me but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Everything is legal for me, but not everything is useful for me. Everything is legal for me, but no man will have dominion over me.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> All meats are lawful for me: but all are not profitable. All are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under subjection by any. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable: all things are lawful, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but I will not put myself under the power of any. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Are all things lawful for me? however, all things are not expedient: are all things lawful for me? however, I will not be a slave to any. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Everything is allowable to me, but not everything is profitable. Everything is allowable to me, but to nothing will I become a slave. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> All things are lawful for me; but all are not profitable. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the control of any. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be under the power of any: <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/6-12.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=1066" 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/6.htm">Members of Christ</a> 11And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 12<a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: Panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">“Everything</a> <a href="/greek/1832.htm" title="1832: exestin (V-PIA-3S) -- It is permitted, lawful, possible. ">is permissible</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me,”</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/4851.htm" title="4851: sympherei (V-PIA-3S) -- From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage.">is beneficial.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: Panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">“Everything</a> <a href="/greek/1832.htm" title="1832: exestin (V-PIA-3S) -- It is permitted, lawful, possible. ">is permissible</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for me,”</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1850.htm" title="1850: exousiasthēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- To exercise (wield) power (authority), pass: To be ruled, be held under authority. From exousia; to control.">will not be mastered</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinos (IPro-GNS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anything.</a> 13“Food for the stomach and the stomach for food,” but God will destroy them both. The body is not intended for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.…<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="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a> For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14-23</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. / Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil. ... <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="/galatians/5-1.htm">Galatians 5:1</a> It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery. <a href="/romans/6-15.htm">Romans 6:15-18</a> What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not! / Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? / But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. ... <a href="/1_peter/2-16.htm">1 Peter 2:16</a> Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a> For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">2 Peter 2:19</a> They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. <a href="/john/8-34.htm">John 8:34-36</a> Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. / A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. / So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-17</a> So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-25</a> I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do. / And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. / In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. ... <a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Matthew 5:29-30</a> If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. / And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell. <a href="/james/1-25.htm">James 1:25</a> But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. <a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">1 John 3:4-6</a> Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. / But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. / No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Proverbs 25:16</a> If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.things are lawful.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">1 Corinthians 10:23</a> All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.<a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14</a> I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.are not.<a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">1 Corinthians 8:4,7-13</a> As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one… <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a> If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24-33</a> Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth… but I.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a> But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.<a href="/romans/7-14.htm">Romans 7:14</a> For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.<a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Hebrews 12:15,16</a> Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-22.htm">Allowable</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-20.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-4.htm">Beneficial</a> <a href="/romans/6-22.htm">Enslaved</a> <a href="/john/18-14.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">Free</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Helpful</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Mastered</a> <a href="/john/5-10.htm">Permissible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/3-12.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Allowable</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Beneficial</a> <a href="/galatians/4-3.htm">Enslaved</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">Free</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Helpful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Mastered</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Permissible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-14.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 6</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">The Corinthians must take their brothers to court;</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-6.htm">especially under infidels.</a> 9. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">The wicked shall not inherit the kingdom of God.</a> 15. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">Our bodies are the members of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit: </a> 19. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">they must not therefore be defiled.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“Everything is permissible for me,” This phrase reflects a common saying among the Corinthians, possibly used to justify their actions. Paul acknowledges their claim but seeks to correct their understanding. The context is the Corinthian church, which was influenced by Greek culture, known for its philosophical ideas about freedom and the body. The phrase may have been used to justify behaviors that were not in line with Christian teachings. Paul emphasizes that Christian freedom is not a license to sin. This echoes <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a>, where Paul warns against using freedom as an opportunity for the flesh.but not everything is beneficial. Paul introduces a principle of discernment, highlighting that not all permissible actions are beneficial. This aligns with the biblical teaching of seeking what is edifying and constructive (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">1 Corinthians 10:23</a>). The focus is on the impact of actions on oneself and the community. The idea of benefit is tied to spiritual growth and the well-being of the church body. This principle is consistent with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as Proverbs, which emphasizes the pursuit of what is good and wise.“Everything is permissible for me,” Paul repeats the phrase to emphasize the need for careful consideration of actions. The repetition serves as a rhetorical device to draw attention to the issue of Christian liberty. It reflects the tension between freedom in Christ and the responsibility that comes with it. This mirrors the teaching in <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14-23</a>, where Paul discusses the importance of not causing others to stumble through one's exercise of freedom.but I will not be mastered by anything. Paul asserts the importance of self-control and mastery over one's desires. This is a call to avoid being enslaved by habits or behaviors that can dominate one's life. The concept of mastery is significant in the Greco-Roman world, where self-control was a valued virtue. Paul’s teaching here aligns with the fruit of the Spirit in <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>, which includes self-control. It also reflects Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/8-34.htm">John 8:34-36</a> about freedom from sin. The underlying message is that true freedom in Christ involves living under His lordship, not being dominated by worldly desires.<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 and moral conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece known for its wealth and moral decadence, where the early church faced challenges in maintaining Christian ethics amidst a permissive culture. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of immorality, idolatry, and divisions within the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_christian_liberty.htm">Understanding Christian Liberty</a> While believers have freedom in Christ, this liberty should not be an excuse for sinful behavior. True freedom is found in living a life that honors God. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_decision-making.htm">Discernment in Decision-Making</a> Not everything permissible is beneficial. Christians are called to exercise discernment, choosing actions that build up themselves and others spiritually. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_enslavement.htm">Avoiding Enslavement</a> Believers must be vigilant not to be mastered by anything, whether it be habits, desires, or cultural pressures. True mastery belongs to Christ alone. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_self-control.htm">The Role of Self-Control</a> Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and essential in ensuring that our freedoms do not lead us into bondage. Practicing self-control helps maintain spiritual health and witness. <a href="/topical/i/impact_on_community.htm">Impact on Community</a> Our actions, though permissible, should be evaluated on how they affect the community of believers. We are called to live in a way that edifies and strengthens the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6</a> <a href="/q/is_'all_lawful'_a_license_to_sin.htm">Does "all things lawful" permit us to sin?</a> <a href="/q/is_all_permissible_beneficial.htm">Is everything permissible also beneficial?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_church_sin.htm">Is everything permissible also beneficial?</a> <a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Is vaping considered sinful?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) All things are lawful unto me.--This was probably a statement which the Apostle had himself made; at all events, the freedom which it expresses was very dear to him, and it may have been misused by some as an argument for universal license. St. Paul, therefore, boldly repeats it, and proceeds to show that it is a maxim of Christian liberty, which does not refer to matters which are absolutely wrong, and that even in its application to indifferent matters it must be limited, and guarded by other Christian principles. "The eating of things sacrificed to idols (see Note on <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm" title="As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.">1Corinthians 8:4</a>), and the committing fornication," were two subjects of discussion closely connected with heathen worship; and it may seem astonishing to us now that because St. Paul had maintained the right of individual liberty concerning the former, he should perhaps have been quoted as an authority for liberty regarding the latter, yet it is a matter of fact that such a mode of reasoning was not uncommon. They were both regarded as part and parcel of heathen worship, and therefore, as it were, to stand or fall together, as being matters vital or indifferent. (See <a href="/acts/15-29.htm" title="That you abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if you keep yourselves, you shall do well. Fare you well.">Acts 15:29</a>, and <a href="/revelation/11-14.htm" title="The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe comes quickly.">Revelation 11:14</a>, as illustrations of the union of the two for purposes respectively of condemnation and of improper toleration.) We must not regard the use of the singular "me" as being in any sense a limitation of the principle to the Apostle personally. "Paul often speaks in the first person singular, which has the force of a moral maxim, especially in this Epistle (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm" title="Know you not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.">1Corinthians 6:15</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm" title="For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.">1Corinthians 7:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm" title="Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend.">1Corinthians 8:13</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm" title="All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.">1Corinthians 10:23</a>; <a href="/context/1_corinthians/10-29.htm" title="Conscience, I say, not your own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?">1Corinthians 10:29-30</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm" title="Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks shall be a barbarian to me.">1Corinthians 14:11</a>)" (Bengel). The words refer to all Christians. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 12-20. - The inexcusable sin and shame of fornication. Verse 12. - All things are lawful unto me. The abruptness with which the phrase is introduced perhaps shows that, in the letter of the Corinthians to St. Paul, they had used some such expression by way of palliating their lax tolerance of violations of the law of purity. By "all things," of course, is only meant "all things which are indifferent in themselves." They erroneously applied this maxim of Christian liberty to that which was inherently sinful, and thus were tempted to "make their liberty a cloak of viciousness." St. Paul, as Bengel observes, often, and especially in this Epistle, uses the first person generally in gnomic or semi-proverbial sentences (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-15.htm">1 Corinthians 6:15</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">1 Corinthians 10:23, 29, 30</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">1 Corinthians 14:11</a>). But. This is St. Paul's correction of too broad a formula. Are not expedient. St. Paul illustrates this in <a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">1 Corinthians 8:8-10</a>. We have no right to do even that which is innocent, if it be disadvantageous to the highest interests of ourselves or others. "He alone," says St. Augustine, "does not fall into unlawful things who sometimes abstains by way of caution even from lawful ones." Will not be brought under the power. The play of words in the original might be imitated by saying, "All things are in my power, but I will not be brought under the power of any." In other words, "boundless intemperance" may become a tyranny. The pretence of moral freedom may end in a moral bondage. "Obedience is better than freedom? What's free? The vexed foam on the wave, the tossed straw on the sea; The ocean itself, as it rages and swells, In the bonds of a boundless obedience dwells." I will be master even over my liberty by keeping it under the beneficent control of law and of charity. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Everything Πάντα (Panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <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. is permissible ἔξεστιν (exestin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1832.htm">Strong's 1832: </a> It is permitted, lawful, possible. for me,” μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. everything πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <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. is beneficial. συμφέρει (sympherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4851.htm">Strong's 4851: </a> From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. “Everything Πάντα (Panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <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. is permissible ἔξεστιν (exestin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1832.htm">Strong's 1832: </a> It is permitted, lawful, possible. for me,” μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. will not be mastered ἐξουσιασθήσομαι (exousiasthēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1850.htm">Strong's 1850: </a> To exercise (wield) power (authority), pass: To be ruled, be held under authority. From exousia; to control. by ὑπό (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). anything. τινος (tinos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 6:12 All things are lawful for me (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 6:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 6:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>