1 Corinthians 10:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul urges believers to give no needless offense to anyone, whether Jew, Gentile, or fellow believers.
What Does 1 Corinthians 10:32 Mean?
Paul applies the glory of God to how we treat others. The believer is to 'give none offence' -- to place no needless stumbling block -- before any group: 'the Jews,' 'the Gentiles,' or 'the church of God.' All three stand within his concern, the whole world of people the gospel would reach.
To glorify God includes caring for how one's conduct affects every kind of neighbor. Christian liberty must never become a careless trampling that turns people away from the faith. The believer watches his life for the sake of others' souls, removing whatever might needlessly hinder them. This is love widened to embrace all, those near and far, inside the church and out. The freedom claimed in Christ is held with a tender regard not to push anyone away from Him.
1 Corinthians 10:32 in the Original Language
aproskopos (ἀπρόσκοπος), 'give none offence' -- causing no stumbling, putting no obstacle in another's path.
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What does 1 Corinthians 10:32 mean?
Paul urges believers to give no needless offense to anyone, whether Jew, Gentile, or fellow believers.