Genesis 9:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

and I have given them to you for food. From now on, you may eat them, as well as the green plants that you have always eaten.

Cross References

Romans 14:14

The Lord Jesus has made it clear to me that God considers all foods fit to eat. But if you think some foods are unfit to eat, then for you they are not fit.

1 Corinthians 10:31

When you eat or drink or do anything else, always do it to honor God.

Colossians 2:16

Don't let anyone tell you what you must eat or drink. Don't let them say you must celebrate the New Moon festival, the Sabbath, or any other festival.

1 Corinthians 10:23

Some of you say, “We can do whatever we want to!” But I tell you not everything may be good or helpful.

Romans 14:3

But you should not criticize others for eating or for not eating. After all, God welcomes everyone.

Leviticus 22:8

I command you not to eat anything that is killed by a wild animal or dies a natural death. This would make you unclean.

Romans 14:20

Don't let your appetite destroy what God has done. All foods are fit to eat, but it is wrong to cause problems for others by what you eat.

Romans 14:17

God's kingdom isn't about eating and drinking. It is about pleasing God, about living in peace, and about true happiness. All this comes from the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 9:2

All animals, birds, reptiles, and fish will be afraid of you. I have placed them under your control,