Romans 14:3

One who eats must not look down on one who does not, and one who does not eat must not judge one who does, because God has accepted him.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2One man has faith to eat everything, while the weak one eats only vegetables.

4Who are you to judge someone else's household servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And stand he will, for God has the power to make him stand.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:1“Do not judge, so that you be not judged.

Matthew 11:18For John came neither eating nor drinking and they say, ‘He has a demon’;

Luke 18:9Then He told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the rest:

Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were hearing the message.

Romans 14:10But you, why do you judge your brother? And you too, why do you look down on your brother? Because we will all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Romans 14:15but if your brother is offended because of food, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not, with your food, ruin someone 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 →

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