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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Corinthians 8:13

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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meat--Old English for "food" in general. make . . . to offend--Greek, "is a stumbling-block to." no flesh--In order to ensure my avoiding flesh offered to idols, I would abstain from all kinds of flesh, in order not to be a stumbling-block to my brother. Next: 1 Corinthians Chapter 9
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