1 Corinthians 10:29

Authorized King James Version

Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?

Word-by-Word Analysis

συνειδήσεως

G4893

Conscience

co-perception, i.e., moral consciousness

δὲ

G1161

but, and, etc

λέγω

G3004

I say

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

οὐχὶ

G3780

not

not indeed

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἑαυτοῦ

G1438

thine own

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

ἀλλὰ

G235

but

properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

ἑτέρου

G2087

of the other

(an-, the) other or different

#11

ἵνα

G2443

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#12

τί

G2444

why

for what reason ?, i.e., why?

#13

γὰρ

G1063

for

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

#14

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

ἐλευθερία

G1657

liberty

freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)

#16

μου

G3450

of me

#17

κρίνεται

G2919

by implication, to try, condemn, punish

#18

ὑπὸ

G5259

under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (

#19

ἄλλης

G243

another

"else," i.e., different (in many applications)

#20

συνειδήσεως

G4893

Conscience

co-perception, i.e., moral consciousness

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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