Romans 14:1
But him that is weak in faith receive ye, [yet] not for decision of scruples.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
In Context
2One man hath faith to eat all things: but he that is weak eateth herbs.
Cross References
Job 4:3Behold, thou hast instructed many, And thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, [and] will gently lead those that have their young.
Ezekiel 34:4The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought back that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with rigor have ye ruled over them.
Zechariah 11:16For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, who will not visit those that are cut off, neither will seek those that are scattered, nor heal that which is broken, nor feed that which is sound; but he will eat the flesh of the fat [sheep], and will tear their hoofs in pieces.
Matthew 12:20A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory.
Matthew 18:5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me:
Matthew Henry on Romans 14:1
The apostle having, in the former chapter, directed our conduct one towards another in civil things, and prescribed the sacred laws of justice, peaceableness, and order, to be observed by us as members of the commonwealth, comes in this and part of the following chapter in like manner to direct our demeanour one towards another in sacred things, which pertain more immediately to conscience and religion, and which we observe as members of the church. Particularly, he gives rules how to manage our different… Read the whole commentary →