1 Corinthians 8:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

as touching. concerning. App-104.

things, &c. = the things offered to idols. Greek. eidolothutos. See Acts 15:29. This was another subject about which they had written.

know. App-132.

all. i.e. the greater part. Figure of speech Idioma. App-6.

knowledge. App-132.

puffeth up. Greek. phusioo. See 1 Corinthians 4:6. This sentence and the next two verses form. parenthesis.

charity. love. App-135.

edifieth. buildeth up. Greek. orkodomeo. See Acts 9:31. Contrast between. bubble and. building.

1 Corinthians 8:1

1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.