1 Corinthians 10:23–24
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient: All things are lawfull for mee, but all things edifie not.
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
Let no man seeke his owne: but euery man anothers wealth.
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From verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 6:12Rank 1 from verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 8:9Rank 2 from verse 23
- Ephesians 4:29Rank 3 from verse 23
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
29Let no corrupt communication proceede out of your mouth, but that which is good ‖to the vse of edifying, that it may minister grace vnto the hearers.
- Romans 14:19–20Rank 4 from verse 23
19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
19Let vs therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edifie an other.
20For meat, destroy not the worke of God: all *things indeed are pure; but it is euill for that man who eateth with offence.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11Rank 5 from verse 23
- Romans 15:1–2Rank 6 from verse 23
1WE then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
1¶ Wee then that are strong, ought to beare the infirmities of the weake, and not to please our selues.
2Let euery one of vs please his neighbour for his good to edification.
- Romans 14:15Rank 7 from verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 14:17Rank 8 from verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 14:26Rank 9 from verse 23
26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
26How is it then brethren? when ye come together, euery one of you hath a Psalme, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a reuelatiō, hath an interpretatiō: Let all things be done vnto edifying.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12Rank 10 from verse 23
- 1 Timothy 1:4Rank 11 from verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 14:3–5Rank 12 from verse 23
3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
3But he that prophesieth, speaketh vnto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
4He that speaketh in an vnknowen tongue, edifieth himselfe: but hee that prophesieth, edifieth the Church.
5I would that yee all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is hee that prophesieth, then hee that speaketh with tongues, except hee interprete, that the Church may receiue edifying.
- 1 Corinthians 8:1Rank 13 from verse 23
- 2 Corinthians 12:19Rank 14 from verse 23
From verse 24
- Romans 15:1–2Rank 1 from verse 24
1WE then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
1¶ Wee then that are strong, ought to beare the infirmities of the weake, and not to please our selues.
2Let euery one of vs please his neighbour for his good to edification.
- Philippians 2:4–5Rank 2 from verse 24
- 1 Corinthians 10:33Rank 3 from verse 24
- Philippians 2:21Rank 4 from verse 24
- 1 Corinthians 9:19–23Rank 5 from verse 24
19For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
20And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
19For though I bee free from all men, yet haue I made my selfe seruant vnto all, that I might gaine the more.
20And vnto the Iewes, I became as a Iew, that I might gaine the Iewes: to them that are vnder the Law, as vnder the Law, that I might gaine them that are vnder the Law:
21To them that are without Law, as without Law (being not without Law to God, but vnder the Law to Christ,) that I might gaine them that are without Law.
22To the weake became I as weake, that I might gaine the weake: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all meanes saue some.
23And this I doe for the Gospels sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5Rank 6 from verse 24
- 2 Corinthians 12:14Rank 7 from verse 24
14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
14Behold, the third time I am readie to come to you, and I will not bee burthensome to you; for I seeke not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay vp for the parents, but the parents for the children.
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1 Corinthians 10:23
Allowed, permitted, authorized, valid, right, or in agreement with the governing law or command applicable to the matter.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Suitable, advantageous, or fitting for the purpose.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604
To build up, strengthen, or promote spiritual growth.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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1 Corinthians 10:24
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Riches, possessions, or material resources. 2. Prosperity, welfare, or well-being.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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10:22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
10:22Doe we prouoke the Lord to iealousie? are we stronger then he?
10:23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
10:23All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient: All things are lawfull for mee, but all things edifie not.
Selected passage10:24Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
10:24Let no man seeke his owne: but euery man anothers wealth.
Selected passage10:25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
10:25Whatsoeuer is solde in the shambles, that eate, asking no question for conscience sake.