But (A)food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse.

But (B)beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become (C)a [a]stumbling block to those who are weak.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 8:9 cause of offense

But food does not bring us near to God;(A) we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block(B) to the weak.(C)

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