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Romans 14:20

and not for the sake of meats undo the work of Aloha. For each thing is pure, yet evil is it to the man who eateth with offence.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

In Context

19Now, after peace let us pursue, and after the edification of one another,

21It is well not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing by which our brother is offended.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:11It is not that which, entering the mouth, contaminates a man; but that which shall come from the mouth, that contaminates a man.

Acts 10:15And again the second time was to him, Those (things) which Aloha cleanseth make not thou profane.

Romans 14:21It is well not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing by which our brother is offended.

1 Corinthians 8:8But meat doth not bring us nigh to Aloha. For if we eat, we excel not; nor if we eat not, are we deficient.

Ephesians 2:10For we are his creation, who are created in Jeshu Meshiha unto good works, which Aloha hath prepared before, that in them we should walk.

1 Timothy 4:3and prohibiting to marry, and abstaining from meats, which Aloha created to be used with thanksgiving by them who believe and know the truth;

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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