1 Corinthians 10:26

Contextual Overview

²³ "All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful," but not all things build up. ²³ All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawfull for me, but all things edifie not. ²³“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. ²³ "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things build up. ²³ All things are lawful, but all are not profitable; all things are lawful, but all do not edify. ²³ "All things are allowed," you say. But not all things are good. "All things are allowed." But some things don't help anyone. ²³All things are lawful [that is, morally legitimate, permissible], but not all things are beneficial or advantageous. All things are lawful, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life]. ²³ All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify. ²³"Everything is permissible," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible," but not everything is edifying. ²³ Some of you say, "We can do whatever we want to!" But I tell you that not everything may be good or helpful.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:28, Exodus 19:5, Deuteronomy 10:14, Job 41:11, Psalms 24:1, Psalms 50:12, 1 Timothy 6:17

Reciprocal: Genesis 9:3 - even Exodus 9:29 - that the earth Deuteronomy 23:24 - thou mayest Deuteronomy 33:16 - the earth Psalms 89:11 - General Isaiah 34:1 - all that is therein Jeremiah 8:16 - all that is in it Jeremiah 47:2 - all that is therein Ezekiel 12:19 - all that is therein Ezekiel 30:12 - all that is therein

Cross-References

Genesis 10:20
These are the sonnes of Ham according to their families, according to their tongues in their countries and in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families and their languages, in their lands and in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their languages, in their lands, in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
All these people were descendants of Ham. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, by their clans, their languages, their lands, and their nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
All these, with their different families, languages, lands, and nations, are the offspring of Ham.

Genesis 10:20
These were the descendants of Ham, according to their families and languages, in their lands and in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Genesis 10:20
These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, in their nations.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof,.... Which words are taken out of Psalms 24:1 and to be understood of Christ, who by creation and preservation is Lord of the whole earth, and as Mediator has all in his possession; and having broken down the middle wall of partition, gives his people the free use of all creatures, of the beasts of the field, the fowls of the air, the fishes of the sea, and the trees, fruits, and plants of the earth, which are the fulness thereof; and therefore as the saints have a full right from Christ, to make use of all the creatures in a moderate way, and with thankfulness, they need not fear being defiled by any of them; provided they do not act contrary to the honour of God, and in favour of an idol, or against their own conscience, and the peace of weak believers.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For the earth is the Lord’s - This is quoted from Psalms 24:1. The same sentiment is also found in Psalms 50:11, and in Deuteronomy 10:14. It is here urged as a reason why it; is right to partake of the meat offered in the market. It all belongs to the Lord. It does not really belong to the idol, even though it has been offered to it. It may, therefore, be partaken of as his gift, and should be received with gratitude.

And the fulness thereof - All that the earth produces belongs to Him. He causes if to grow; and He has given it to be food for man; and though it may have been devoted to an idol, yet its nature is not changed. It is still the gift of God; still the production of His hand; still the fruit of His goodness and love.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 26. For the earth is the Lord's — And because God made the earth and its fulness, all animals, plants, and vegetables, there can be nothing in it or them impure or unholy; because all are the creatures of God.