John Trapp on 1 Corinthians 8:7
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1 Corinthians8:7
Verſe 7. Ʋnto this hour] Though they have been better taught and clearly convinced, yet they ſtifly retain, at leaſt ſome tincture of their old odde ſuperſtitious conceits.Me ex ca opinione, &c. De nat. deor l. 3. No mans ſpeech, whether he be learned or unlearned (ſaith Cicero) ſhall ever perſwade me from that opinion which I have taken up from mine anceſtours concerning the worſhip of the immortall gods.
Their conſcience being weak] That is, not rightly informed of the true nature of things indifferent.
Is defiled] By doing what they doubt of.
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