Romans 14:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

Those who have made fun of this day of small beginnings will celebrate when they see Zerubbabel holding this important stone. Those seven lamps represent my eyes—the eyes of the LORD—and they see everything on this earth.

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.

Matthew 9:14

One day some followers of John the Baptist came and asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees often go without eating, while your disciples never do?”

Luke 18:9

Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else:

Acts 10:34

Peter then said: Now I am certain that God treats all people alike.

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening.

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 14:1

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

Romans 14:10

Why do you criticize other followers of the Lord? Why do you look down on them? The day is coming when God will judge all of us.

Romans 14:13

We must stop judging others. We must also make up our minds not to upset anyone's faith.

Romans 14:15

If you are hurting others by the foods you eat, you are not guided by love. Don't let your appetite destroy someone Christ died for.

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 15:7

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