Romans 14:3
Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
In Context
2One indeed believes that he may eat all things, but another, being weak, eats only vegetables.
Cross References
Matthew 7:1“Judge not, lest you be judged.
Matthew 11:18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
Luke 18:9Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the others:
Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.
Romans 14:10But 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 14:15But if your brother is grieved on account of your food, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not destroy with your food the one on behalf of 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 →