1 Corinthians 8:10

Sit at meat. That is, attend a banquet. Perhaps the occasion would be some official function, associated with which would be some meal within the precincts of the idol temple.

In the idol's temple. Here is presented what might be regarded as an extreme case, although it is conceivable that those who have little thought for the influence of their actions on others might behave in a manner such as that described in this verse. The fact that Paul would use an example of this kind shows the laxity into which some of the Corinthian believers had fallen. One who had knowledge of the true nature of idolatry might be looked up to as an example of proper Christian behavior, and his actions might give sanction to others, less well established in the faith of Jesus, to indulge in the same act without the approval of their conscience (see on v. 7).

Emboldened. Gr. oikodomed, literally, “to build up.” The word is perhaps used ironically. The group at Corinth who boasted of their Christian liberty probably contended that their course of action was building up the weak consciences of their brethren. Paul replies that instead of “building up,” they were destroying the weak (v. 11).