Romans 14:3
He who eats should not despise him who does not eat. And he who does not eat should not judge him who eats. For God has accepted him.
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In Context
2For one person believes that he may eat all things, but if another is weak, let him eat plants.
Cross References
Matthew 7:1“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.
Matthew 11:18For John came neither eating nor drinking; and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
Luke 18:9Now about certain persons who consider themselves to be just, while disdaining others, he told also this parable:
Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word.
Romans 14:10So then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
Romans 14:15For if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are not now walking according to love. Do not allow your food to destroy him for whom Christ died.
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 →