1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
Cross-reference
1 Cor 6:12 repeats the same principle—all things lawful but not helpful—showing Paul's consistent ethic.
1 Corinthians 8:1 contrasts knowledge that puffs up with love that edifies — the same standard for evaluating what is helpful.
1 Cor 8:9 warns that liberty can be a stumbling block—applying the same edification test Paul uses here.
1 Corinthians 14:3-5 explains that prophecy edifies the church — developing the concept of edification that should guide all actions.
1 Corinthians 14:12 instructs seeking spiritual gifts for the edification of the church — directly applying the 'all things edify' principle.
1 Corinthians 14:17 shows a scenario where giving thanks is lawful but does not edify others if not understood.
1 Corinthians 14:26 commands that all things in church gatherings be done for edification — a direct summary.
Romans 14:19 exhorts pursuing peace and mutual edification — a direct application of the edification standard.
Romans 14:20 applies the same principle: eating may be lawful but can destroy God's work if it offends.
Romans 15:1 calls the strong to bear with the weak, not please themselves — an outworking of considering others' edification.
Romans 15:2 commands pleasing neighbors for their good, leading to edification — exactly the goal for all actions.
2 Corinthians 12:19 states that Paul does all things for the edification of believers — an echo of the principle.
Ephesians 4:29 applies the same edification principle to speech — only what builds up and imparts grace.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 commands mutual edification, echoing Paul's point that not all lawful things build others up.
2 Corinthians 6:3 shows Paul avoiding offense in everything, which aligns with his principle that not all things are helpful if they cause stumbling.
1 Timothy 1:4 contrasts godly edification with disputes from endless genealogies — similar theme of prioritizing what builds up.