translation_id: net-engnet

label: NET study note

text: “ We all have knowledge. ” Here and in v. 4 Paul cites certain slogans the Corinthians apparently used to justify their behavior (cf. 6:12-13; 7:1; 10:23 ). Paul agrees with the slogans in part, but corrects them to show how the Corinthians have misused these ideas.


text: “ An idol in this world is nothing ” and “ There is no God but one. ” Here and in v. 1 Paul cites certain slogans the Corinthians apparently used to justify their behavior (cf. 6:12-13; 7:1; 10:23 ). Paul agrees with the slogans in part, but corrects them to show how the Corinthians have misused these ideas.