22Or may we be the cause of envy to the Lord? are we stronger than he?
23We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.
24Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
25Whatever meat may be had at the public market, take as food without question of right or wrong;
26For the earth is the Lord's and all things in it.
27If a Gentile makes a feast for you, and you are pleased to go as a guest, take whatever is put before you, without question of right or wrong.
28But if anyone says to you, This food has been used as an offering, do not take it, on account of him who said it, and on account of his sense of right and wrong:
