Romans 14:23

But he who is in doubt is judged if he takes food, because he does it not in faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin.

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In The King James Version

And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

In Context

22The faith which you have, have it to yourself before God. Happy is the man who is not judged by that to which he gives approval.

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Cross References

Romans 13:2For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves.

1 Corinthians 8:7Still, all men have not that knowledge: but some, being used till now to the image, are conscious that they are taking food which has been offered to the image; and because they are not strong in the faith, their minds are troubled.

Titus 1:15To the clean in heart all things are clean: but to those who are unclean and without faith nothing is clean; they become unclean in mind and in thought.

Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23

Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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