1 Corinthians 8:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Corinthians 8:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Corinthians 8:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Thus, sinning against the brothers, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — World English Bible

1 Corinthians 8:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ. ”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — American Standard Version

1 Corinthians 8:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and thus sinning in regard to the brethren, and smiting their weak conscience--in regard to Christ ye sin;”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Corinthians 8:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Now, thus sinning against the brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. ”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — Darby Translation

1 Corinthians 8:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Nowe when ye sinne so against the brethren, and wound their weake conscience, ye sinne against Christ.”

1 Corinthians 8:12 — Geneva Bible

1 Corinthians 8:12 in Context — 1 Corinthians 8

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 emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;

11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?

12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

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What Does 1 Corinthians 8:12 Mean?

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