Romans 14:3
Let not him who takes food have a low opinion of him who does not: and let not him who does not take food be a judge of him who does; for he has God's approval.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
2One man has faith to take all things as food: another who is feeble in faith takes only green food.
Cross References
Matthew 7:1Be not judges of others, and you will not be judged.
Matthew 11:18For John came, taking no food or drink, and they say, He has an evil spirit.
Luke 18:9And he made this story for some people who were certain that they were good, and had a low opinion of others:
Acts 10:44While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.
Romans 14:10But you, why do you make yourself your brother's judge? or again, why have you no respect for your brother? because we will all have to take our place before God as our judge.
Romans 14:15And if because of food your brother is troubled, then you are no longer going on in the way of love. Do not let your food be destruction to him for whom Christ went into death.
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 →