However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, (A)through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and (B)their conscience, being weak, is defiled. (C)Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care (D)that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block (E)to the weak.

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