Romans 14:3

The one who eats must not despise the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat must not judge the one who eats, for God has received him.

Text-Critical English NT

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 believes that he may eat anything, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.

4Who are yoʋ to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.

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Cross References

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

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

Luke 18:9He also told this parable to some who were confident in their own righteous and regarded others with contempt:

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

Romans 14:10Yoʋ, then, why do yoʋ judge yoʋr brother? Or yoʋ, why do yoʋ despise yoʋr brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Romans 14:15If yoʋr brother is distressed by what yoʋ eat, yoʋ are no longer walking in love. Do not let what yoʋ eat destroy 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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