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1 Corinthians 10:30

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Corinthians 10:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If I partake with thankfulness, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If I partake with thankfulness, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
1 Corinthians 10:30 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Corinthians 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27If one of them that believe not biddeth you [to a feast], and ye are disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience` sake.
28But if any man say unto you, This hath been offered in sacrifice, eat not, for his sake that showed it, and for conscience sake:
29conscience, I say, not thine own, but the other`s; for why is my liberty judged by another conscience?
30If I partake with thankfulness, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
32Give no occasions of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God:
33even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the [profit] of the many, that they may be saved.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For if I by grace be a partaker, etc.] 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,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For--The oldest manuscripts omit "For." by grace--rather, "thankfully" [ALFORD]. I . . . be partaker--I partake of the food set before me. evil spoken of--by him who does not use his liberty, but will eat nothing without scrupulosity and questioning whence the meat comes. give thanks--which consecrates all the Christian's acts (Rom 14:6; Ti1 4:3-4).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For if I by grace be a partaker - Or rather, “If I partake by grace; if by the grace and mercy of God, I have a right to partake of this; yet why should I so conduct as to expose myself to the reproaches and evil surmises of others? Why should I lay myself open to be blamed on the subject of eating, when there are so many bounties of Providence for which I may be thankful, and which I may partake of without doing injury, or exposing myself in any manner to be blamed?” Why am I evil spoken of - Why should I pursue such a course as to expose myself to blame or censure? For that for which I give thanks - For my food. The phrase “for which I give thanks” seems to be a periphrasis for “food,” or…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“If I by grace am a partaker - If I thankfully use the common blessings of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“grace: or, thanksgiving for which: Rom 14:6; Ti1 4:3, Ti1 4:4 1 Corinthians 10:31”
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