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Romans 14:3

Those who eat anything must not look down on those who won't, and those who won't eat must not criticize those who do—for God has accepted them both.

Free Bible Version

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 person may believe they can eat anything, while another whose trust is weak only eats vegetables.

4What right do you have to judge someone else's servant? It's their own master who decides whether they are right or wrong. With the Lord's help they will be able to take their stand for right.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:1“Don't judge others, so that you won't be judged.

Matthew 11:18John didn't come feasting and drinking, so people say, ‘He's devil-possessed!’

Luke 18:9He also told this story about those who are so sure that they are living right, and who put everybody else down.

Acts 10:44While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on all of them who were listening to the message.

Romans 14:10So why do you criticize your fellow-believer? Why do you despise your fellow-believer? For all of us will stand before God's throne of judgment.

Romans 14:15If your fellow-believer is hurt by you over matters of food, then you're no longer behaving in a loving way. Don't destroy someone for whom Christ died by the food you choose to eat.

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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