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Romans 14

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 14 of 16

1 And receive the one who is weak in the faith, not to judgments of thoughts.

2 One indeed believes to eat all things, but being weak, another one eats vegetables.

3 The one eating, do not despise the one not eating. And the one not eating, do not judge the one eating, for God received him.

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Chapter Summary

3 Men may not despise nor condemn one the other, 13 but take heed that they give no offence.

Key Greek Words

κρίνω judge, condemn G2919
ἀσθενέω be weak G770
ἐξουθενέω despise G1848
πρόσκομμα stumbling block G4348
οἰκοδομή building up G3619
βασιλεία kingdom G932

People & Context

Christ

He died, rose, and lived again to be Lord of dead and living; for Him every knee bows (vv.9-11,15).

Paul

The apostle writing; persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is common of itself (v.14).

Timeline

The Weak and the Strong

Believers should not judge one another over disputable matters like food and holy days. They must pursue peace and not put a stumbling block before a brother.

Romans 14:1-23

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