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But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.
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But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof:
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But if someone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience--
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On the other hand, if he goes out of his way to tell you that this or that was sacrificed to god or goddess so-and-so, you should pass. Even though you may be indifferent as to where it came from, he isn't, and you don't want to send mixed messages to him about who you are worshiping.
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But if someone says to you, "This is food offered to an idol," do not eat it, out of consideration for the one who told you, and for conscience' sake.
1 Corinthians 10:28 In-Context
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for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
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If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience.
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But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience.
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I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?
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If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?