1 Corinthians 8:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

Ver. 10. Be emboldened] This is, Proficere in peius, aedificare in gehennam, To make in more evil, is to build in hell, as Tertullian hath it. While men look upon parti-coloured objects they bring forth spotted fruits, as Laban's sheep did.

1 Corinthians 8:10

10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldenedd to eat those things which are offered to idols;