9 occurrences

'Weak' in the Bible

But this knowledge is not shared by all. And some, by being accustomed to idols in former times, eat this food as an idol sacrifice, and their conscience, because it is weak, is defiled.

Verse ConceptsConsciences, Description OfDefilement, Objects OfFood For Other godsNature Of Idolatryconscience

For if someone weak sees you who possess knowledge dining in an idol's temple, will not his conscience be "strengthened" to eat food offered to idols?

Verse ConceptsKnowingFood For Other godsWeaknessEating Meatconscience

If you sin against your brothers or sisters in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Verse ConceptsWronging Other PeopleHindrancesconsciencerealityChristians Being Called Brothers

To the weak I became weak in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may save some.

Verse ConceptsWeakness, SpiritualWeakness, PhysicalSoul WinnersSaving PeopleCircumstancesThings Like PeopleWinningWeaknessorderflexibility

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