Romans 14:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Welcome all the Lord's followers, even those whose faith is weak. Don't criticize them for having beliefs that are different from yours.

Cross References

Job 4:3

Remember how your words have guided and encouraged many in need.

Isaiah 40:11

The LORD cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

Isaiah 42:3

He won't break off a bent reed or put out a dying flame, but he will make sure that justice is done.

Ezekiel 34:16

to look for those that are lost and bring back the ones that wander off, to bandage those that are hurt and protect the ones that are weak. I will also slaughter those that are fat and strong, because I always do right.

Ezekiel 34:4

You have never protected the weak ones or healed the sick ones or bandaged those that get hurt. You let them wander off and never look for those that get lost. You are cruel and mean to my sheep.

Zechariah 11:16

Once more I am going to let a worthless nobody rule the land—one who won't care for the strays or search for the young or heal the sick or feed the healthy. He will just dine on the fattest sheep, leaving nothing but a few bones.”

Matthew 12:20

He won't break off a bent reed or put out a dying flame, but he will make sure that justice is done.

Matthew 14:31

Straight away, Jesus reached out his hand. He helped Peter up and said, “You don't have much faith. Why do you doubt?”

Matthew 18:10

Don't be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise you that their angels are always with my Father in heaven.

Mark 7:19

It doesn't go into your heart, but into your stomach, and then out of your body.” By saying this, Jesus meant that all foods were fit to eat.

Luke 17:2

would be better off thrown into the ocean with a heavy stone tied around their neck.

John 13:20

I tell you for certain that anyone who welcomes my messengers also welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Acts 28:2

The local people were very friendly, and they welcomed us by building a fire, because it was rainy and cold.

Romans 11:15

When Israel rejected God, the rest of the people in the world were able to turn to him. So when God makes friends with Israel, it will be like bringing the dead back to life.

Romans 14:2

Some think it is all right to eat anything, while those whose faith is weak will eat only vegetables.

Romans 14:21

It is best not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else that causes problems for other followers of the Lord.

Romans 14:3

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

Romans 15:1

If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves.

Romans 15:7

Honour God by accepting each other, as Christ has accepted you.

Romans 4:19

Abraham's faith never became weak, not even when he was nearly a hundred years old. He knew that he was almost dead and that his wife Sarah could not have children.

1 Corinthians 9:22

When I am with people whose faith is weak, I live as they do to win them. I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can.

Philippians 2:29

Be sure to give him a cheerful welcome, just as people who serve the Lord deserve.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food is for mature people who have been trained to know right from wrong.

2 John 1:10

If people won't agree to this teaching, don't welcome them into your home or even greet them.