1 Corinthians 10:32
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 10:33, Paul exemplifies the principle by seeking others' benefit for their salvation — a direct application of giving no offense.
1 Corinthians 10:29 continues the same argument, explaining that the other person's conscience is the reason not to cause offense.
In 1 Corinthians 11:22, Paul rebukes despising the church of God — a specific offense against the church mentioned in 10:32.
In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul applies the same principle to food offered to idols — choosing self-restraint to avoid offending a brother.
1 Corinthians 8:10 illustrates the specific case of eating in an idol's temple that can encourage a weak conscience — an example of causing offense.
1 Corinthians 8:9 warns against causing a weak brother to stumble, the very same concern about giving offense in the same context.
2 Corinthians 6:3 applies the same 'no offense' principle to Paul's own ministry, ensuring the gospel is not discredited.
1 Timothy 6:1 instructs slaves to honor masters so God's name is not reviled — a specific application of avoiding offense to outsiders.
Leviticus 19:14 prohibits putting a stumbling block before the blind, directly underpinning Paul's command to avoid offense to any group.
1 Timothy 3:7 requires overseers to have a good reputation with outsiders, directly reflecting the command to give no offense.
Philippians 2:4 commands looking to others' interests — the underlying attitude that prevents giving offense to any group.
Romans 14:20 directly applies the same principle: do not destroy God's work over food, paralleling the command to give no offense.
Luke 17:1 pronounces woe on those through whom temptations come, aligning with Paul's call to avoid causing offense.
Mark 9:42 similarly condemns causing believers to sin, echoing the same warning as Matthew 18:6.
Matthew 18:6 warns against causing little ones to stumble, strongly reinforcing Paul's command not to give offense.
Matthew 17:27 has Jesus paying the temple tax specifically to avoid causing offense, directly exemplifying Paul's principle.
Isaiah 57:14 commands removing obstructions from God's people, matching Paul's instruction to not be a stumbling block.
Romans 14:13 echoes the command to avoid placing stumbling blocks before others, broadening the principle beyond meat sacrificed to idols.
Acts 20:28 emphasizes caring for the church of God, purchased by Christ's blood — the same church Paul commands not to offend.
Philippians 1:10 uses the same term 'without offense' for living blamelessly until Christ's return — a similar ethical goal.
Matthew 15:12 reports Pharisees taking offense at Jesus' teaching, showing that offense can occur even from truth—a nuance to Paul's command.
Deuteronomy 22:8 requires a parapet to prevent falls, applying the same principle of not causing others to stumble.
1 Timothy 3:5 links household management to care for the church of God — the same entity Paul says not to offend.
1 Timothy 3:15 describes the church of the living God as the pillar of truth — the same church Paul warns against offending.