Romans 14:3
Let not him that eats despise him that eats not; and let not him that eats not judge him that eats; for God received him.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
2For one believes, that he may eat all things; but he that is weak eats herbs.
Cross References
Matthew 7:1JUDGE not, that ye be not judged.
Matthew 11:18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say: He has a demon.
Luke 18:9And he spoke this parable to some who trust in themselves that they are righteous, and despise others.
Acts 10:44While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
Romans 14:10But why dost thou judge thy brother? Or why dost thou despise thy brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.
Romans 14:15But if because of food thy brother is grieved, thou no longer walkest in accordance with love. Destroy not him by thy food, 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 →