• 1 Corinthians 6:12
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 12 Πάντα All (things) μοι to me ἔξεστιν· is being lawful; ἀλλ’ but οὐ not πάντα all (things) συμφέρει. is bearing together. πάντα All (things) μοι to me ἔξεστιν· is being lawful; ἀλλ’ but οὐκ not ἐγὼ I ἐξουσιασθήσομαι shall be brought under authority ὑπό by τινος. anyone.

  • 1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 6
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 6:12

      lawful: Or “permissible.” Paul obviously did not mean that it is lawful to do things that God condemns. (Ac 15:28, 29) Rather, he realized that since Christians are not required to follow the many decrees of the Mosaic Law, they would face numerous situations that are not regulated by the Scriptures. In such matters, they would need to consider not only their own conscience but also that of others. As an example, he cited the eating of food. (1Co 6:13) Some Christians whose conscience was sensitive objected to eating certain foods. (1Co 10:23, 25-33) Therefore, even though it was lawful or permissible for Christians to eat those foods, Paul himself would not insist on eating such foods if doing so would stumble others or disturb their conscience.​—1Co 8:12, 13.