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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Be you without offense both to Jews and Greeks, and to the church of God--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not offend Jews or Greeks, or the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give no offense to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Give no offense to the Jews or the Greeks or the church of God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Don't cause problems for Jews or Greeks or anyone else who belongs to God's church. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God's church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Live in such a way as to cause no trouble either to Jews or Gentiles or to the church of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Don't become a stumbling block to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Do not be causes of stumbling either to Jews or to Gentiles, nor to the Church of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Give no occasion for stumbling, whether to Jews, to Greeks, or to the assembly of God; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />become offenseless, both to Jews and Greeks, and to the Assembly of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Be you without offense both to Jews and Greeks, and to the church of God--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> become offenceless, both to Jews and Greeks, and to the assembly of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And be ye not molesters to the Jews, and the Greeks, and to the church of God:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Be without offence to the Jews, and to the Gentiles, and to the church of God: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Be without offense toward the Jews, and toward the Gentiles, and toward the Church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Avoid giving offense, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Give no offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Syrians, nor to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Be without violation to the Jews and to the Aramaeans and to the Church of God,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Give no occasion for stumbling, either to the Jews, or to the Greeks, or to the church of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Be ye without offence, both to Jews, and to Greeks, and to the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Give no occasion of stumbling either to the Jews or the Gentiles, or the church of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />give no offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Do not be causes of stumbling either to Jews or to Gentiles, nor to the Church of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews or Greeks, or to the assembly of God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Behave inoffensively both to the Jews, and to the Greeks, and to the church of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2186" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">All to God's Glory</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">Do not become a stumbling block,</a> <a href="/greek/677.htm" title="677: aproskopoi (Adj-NMP) -- (free from hurt or harm, hence) not offending, not causing offence, blameless. Passively, faultless, i.e. Not led into sin."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">whether</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">to Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">or</a> <a href="/greek/1672.htm" title="1672: Hellēsin (N-DMP) -- From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew.">Greeks</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">or</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God—</a> </span> <span class="reftext">33</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13-21</a></span><br />Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Acts 15:19-21</a></span><br />It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. / Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood. / For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1-3</a></span><br />Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. / For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables. / The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1-2</a></span><br />We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. / Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a></span><br />Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3</a></span><br />We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6-7</a></span><br />But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. / Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14-15</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. / Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a></span><br />Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-30.htm">Proverbs 3:30</a></span><br />Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:</p><p class="hdg">none.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33</a></b></br> Even as I please all <i>men</i> in all <i>things</i>, not seeking mine own profit, but the <i>profit</i> of many, that they may be saved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">1 Corinthians 8:13</a></b></br> Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a></b></br> Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in <i>his</i> brother's way.</p><p class="hdg">Gentiles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-22.htm">1 Corinthians 11:22</a></b></br> What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise <i>you</i> not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a></b></br> Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-5.htm">1 Timothy 3:5,15</a></b></br> (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-22.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-2.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">Either</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Occasions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-13.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-18.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Either</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Occasions</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Stumbling</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">and their punishments,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">examples for us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">We must flee from idolatry.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not become a stumbling block</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of living in a way that does not cause others to falter in their faith. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the issue of Christian liberty and the responsibility that comes with it. The term "stumbling block" is a metaphor for an obstacle that causes someone to sin or fall away from their faith. This concept is echoed in <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a>, where Paul advises believers to avoid putting obstacles in the way of others. The idea is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, who warned against causing "one of these little ones who believe in me to sin" (<a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a>).<p><b>whether to Jews</b><br>Paul's mention of Jews reflects the early church's struggle to integrate Jewish and Gentile believers. Jews, with their rich heritage of the Law and the Prophets, had specific expectations and traditions that could be challenged by the newfound freedom in Christ. Paul, a Jew himself, was acutely aware of the potential for misunderstanding and offense, as seen in <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20-21</a>, where Jewish believers were concerned about the observance of the Law. The historical context of Jewish-Gentile relations in the first century, marked by tension and division, underscores the need for sensitivity and unity.<p><b>or Greeks</b><br>The term "Greeks" refers to Gentiles, particularly those influenced by Hellenistic culture. The early church was expanding into predominantly Gentile regions, where pagan practices and philosophies were prevalent. Paul often addressed the challenges of idolatry and immorality that were common in Greek culture, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/8.htm">1 Corinthians 8</a>, where he discusses food offered to idols. The cultural context required believers to navigate their freedom in Christ without compromising their witness to those steeped in different worldviews.<p><b>or the church of God—</b><br>The "church of God" encompasses all believers, both Jewish and Gentile, united in Christ. Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and avoiding division within the body of Christ. The early church faced numerous internal conflicts, as evidenced by the issues addressed throughout 1 Corinthians, such as divisions, immorality, and disputes over spiritual gifts. The call to avoid being a stumbling block extends to interactions within the church, promoting love and edification, as highlighted in <a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1-3</a>, where believers are urged to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on Christian conduct.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a></b><br>A diverse congregation in a major Greek city, dealing with issues of unity and moral conduct.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a></b><br>The ethnic and religious group with whom early Christians shared a significant heritage and theological background.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/greeks.htm">Greeks</a></b><br>Representing Gentiles or non-Jews, often associated with the broader Hellenistic culture of the time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_of_god.htm">The Church of God</a></b><br>Refers to the collective body of believers, emphasizing unity and shared faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_offense.htm">Avoiding Offense</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to be mindful of our actions and words, ensuring they do not cause others to stumble in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_sensitivity.htm">Cultural Sensitivity</a></b><br>Understanding and respecting cultural differences within the body of Christ is crucial for maintaining unity and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The church is composed of diverse backgrounds, and believers are encouraged to prioritize unity over personal preferences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_world.htm">Witness to the World</a></b><br>Our conduct should reflect Christ's love and truth, serving as a positive witness to both believers and non-believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/love_as_the_guiding_principle.htm">Love as the Guiding Principle</a></b><br>Love should guide our interactions, ensuring that our freedom in Christ does not harm others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_has_athens_to_do_with_jerusalem.htm">What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'arsenokoitai'_mean.htm">What does the Greek word 'arsenokoitai' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_aren't_miracles_empirically_verified.htm">(1 Corinthians 1:22) Why do miracles and signs remain unverified by empirical methods if they were essential for convincing first-century Jews and Greeks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_inherently_self-centered.htm">What does 'The Message of the Cross is Foolishness' mean?</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>(32) <span class= "bld">Give none offence.</span>--A practical test of whether any course of conduct is to the glory of God. If it cause any human being to offend then it is not to God's glory. Heretofore St. Paul had spoken only of the edification of the Christian Church, and the avoidance of any offence to a Christian brother. Here the sphere of moral obligation is enlarged. Jew and Greek, as well as the Christian Church, are to be objects of our Christian solicitude.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Give none offence.</span> Of course St. Paul means "give no offence in unimportant, indifferent matters" (comp. <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a>). "Offence" means "occasion of stumbling." The word only occurs in <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-16.htm">Philippians 1:16</a>. Nor to the Gentiles; rather, <span class="accented">nor to the Greeks.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Do not become a stumbling block,</span><br /><span class="grk">γίνεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(ginesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whether</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jews</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίοις</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaiois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Greeks</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἕλλησιν</span> <span class="translit">(Hellēsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1672.htm">Strong's 1672: </a> </span><span class="str2">From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[or]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">church</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκκλησίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(ekklēsia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God,</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:32 Give no occasions for stumbling either (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:33" /></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>