In 1 Corinthians 8:4, Paul states that idols are nothing, grounding the knowledge mentioned in verse 1.

In 1 Corinthians 8:2, Paul immediately qualifies that mere knowledge is insufficient, continuing the contrast with love.

In 1 Corinthians 8:7, Paul introduces the weak conscience, showing that not all share the knowledge from verse 1.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 expands on love as greater than knowledge, directly contrasting the puffing up of knowledge with love that builds up.

In 1 Corinthians 5:2, Paul condemns the Corinthians' arrogance — the same puffed-up attitude that knowledge without love produces in 8:1.

In 1 Corinthians 4:18, Paul rebukes those who are 'arrogant' — same Greek word for puffed up as in 8:1, showing the problem of pride.

In 1 Corinthians 13:2, Paul says knowledge without love is nothing — directly reinforcing the contrast in 8:1 between knowledge that puffs up and love that builds up.

In 1 Corinthians 13:2, Paul emphasizes that knowledge without love is worthless — echoing the same contrast in 8:1 between arrogant knowledge and edifying love.

In 1 Corinthians 10:19-22, Paul warns that eating idol food involves fellowship with demons, deepening the 'knowledge vs. love' argument introduced here.

In 1 Corinthians 10:28, Paul applies the 'love builds up' principle by instructing abstinence for the weaker brother's conscience.

In 1 Corinthians 13:13, love is called the greatest, directly reinforcing 8:1's claim that love edifies while knowledge puffs up.

In 1 Corinthians 4:6, Paul uses the same 'puffed up' image to warn against pride in human leaders, directly linking to knowledge puffing up.

In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul contrasts what is lawful with what is helpful and edifies, directly expanding on 8:1's 'love edifies' theme.

In 1 Corinthians 12:31, Paul urges desiring the best gifts and introduces a 'more excellent way' (love), supporting 8:1's priority of love over knowledge.

In 1 Corinthians 14:3, prophecy builds up (edifies), matching 8:1's focus on love as the source of edification.

In 1 Corinthians 3:18, Paul warns against being wise in this age—echoing how knowledge can puff up, contrasting human wisdom with true wisdom.

In 1 Corinthians 16:14, Paul commands all actions be done in love, reinforcing 8:1's contrast between knowledge and love.

In 1 Corinthians 1:5, Paul notes the Corinthians were enriched in knowledge—the same knowledge that here can puff up.

Revelation 2:20 similarly rebukes toleration of teaching that leads to eating idol food, reinforcing the danger Paul addresses.

In Colossians 2:18, Paul warns against being 'inflated without cause' by visions — the same puffed-up error from knowledge without love in 8:1.

Revelation 2:14 condemns those who eat food sacrificed to idols, showing this remained a problem in later churches.

In Numbers 25:2, eating food sacrificed to idols led Israel into actual idolatry, illustrating the danger Paul warns against here.

In Romans 14:14, Paul applies the same principle about unclean foods and conscience — tying directly to the idol meat issue and the need for love over knowledge.

Romans 12:16 commands not to be wise in your own opinion — a practical application of avoiding the puffing up of knowledge.

Romans 11:25 warns against being wise in your own opinion — directly echoing the danger of knowledge that puffs up.

Acts 21:25 again cites the decree about abstaining from idol food, showing its continued relevance for Gentile believers.

Acts 15:29 repeats the decree's prohibition of food sacrificed to idols, providing the apostolic precedent for Paul's teaching.

Acts 15:20 records the Jerusalem decree requiring Gentiles to abstain from food offered to idols, directly addressing the same issue Paul discusses.

Isaiah 5:21 warns against being wise in one's own eyes — the same pride that 'knowledge puffs up' produces.

Romans 14:15 warns not to grieve a brother over food—applying the same principle of love over knowledge that Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 8:1.

In 1 Timothy 1:5, the aim is love — directly supporting the contrast in 1 Cor 8:1 between knowledge puffing up and love edifying.

In 1 Timothy 3:6, 'puffed up' leads to condemnation — illustrating the same danger from knowledge warned of in 1 Cor 8:1.

In 1 Timothy 6:4, pride from knowledge causes disputes — fulfilling the puffing up warned against in 1 Cor 8:1.

Proverbs 11:2 contrasts pride bringing shame with humility bringing wisdom—mirroring Paul's 'knowledge puffs up' vs. love edifies.

Proverbs 3:5 warns against leaning on own understanding—contrasting with the pride of knowledge that puffs up in 1 Corinthians 8:1.

In Ephesians 3:17, being rooted in love is the foundation for edification — echoing 1 Cor 8:1's contrast between knowledge that puffs up and love that builds up.

In 2 Corinthians 8:7, knowledge is among gifts, but Paul urges abounding in grace—echoing 8:1's theme that love surpasses knowledge.

In Titus 3:9, Paul commands avoiding useless disputes — aligning with 1 Cor 8:1's point that knowledge without love is unprofitable.