Romans 14:21
It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing at which thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or weakened.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
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Cross References
Matthew 18:7Wo will be to the world from such offenses; for it is of necessity that offenses come: but wo to that man by whom the offense cometh.
Romans 14:13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, not to lay a stumbling-block or scandal before a brother.
Romans 15:1Now we that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves:
Philippians 1:10that ye may try things that differ, that ye may be sincere and without offence until the day of Christ;
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against thee; for thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
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 →