1 Corinthians 10:30

30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?

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1 Corinthians 10:30 in Other Translations

KJV

30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?

ESV

30 If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks?

NLT

30 If I can thank God for the food and enjoy it, why should I be condemned for eating it?

MSG

30 If I eat what is served to me, grateful to God for what is on the table, how can I worry about what someone will say? I thanked God for it and he blessed it!

CSB

30 If I partake with thanks, why am I slandered because of something for which I give thanks?

1 Corinthians 10:30 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 10:30

For if I by grace be a partaker
Either of Christian liberty, through the grace of God; or of the creatures God has given men to eat of through his goodness, and which are enjoyed by the saints with thankfulness:

why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
that is, why should I expose myself to evil tongues, the blasphemies and reproaches of men, by eating things of this kind, under this circumstance, when there are so many creatures I can use without offence, and be thankful for? or why should my liberty be reproached through an imprudent use of it, for which I have the utmost reason to be thankful? wherefore upon the whole it is best to deny one's self in such a case, rather than risk one's character, the glory of God, and the honour of religion.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

1 Corinthians 10:30 In-Context

28 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.

29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience?

30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?

31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—