Romans 14:3

God's Word

People who eat all foods should not despise people who eat only vegetables. In the same way, the vegetarians should not criticize people who eat all foods, because God has accepted those people.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

Who despised the day when little things began to happen? They will be delighted when they see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. (These seven eyes of the Lord roam over all the earth.)”

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful not to despise these little ones. I can guarantee that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father, who is in heaven.

Matthew 9:14

Then John’s disciples came to Jesus. They said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often but your disciples never do?”

Luke 18:9

Jesus also used this illustration with some who were sure that God approved of them while they looked down on everyone else.

Acts 10:34

Then Peter said, “Now I understand that God doesn’t play favorites.

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came to everyone who heard his message.

Acts 28:2

The people who lived on the island were unusually kind to us. They made a fire and welcomed all of us around it because of the rain and the cold.

Romans 11:15

If Israel’s rejection means that the world has been brought back to God, what does Israel’s acceptance mean? It means that Israel has come back to life.

Romans 14:1

Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don’t get into an argument over differences of opinion.

Romans 14:10

Why do you criticize or despise other Christians? Everyone will stand in front of God to be judged.

Romans 14:13

So let’s stop criticizing each other. Instead, you should decide never to do anything that would make other Christians have doubts or lose their faith.

Romans 14:15

So if what you eat hurts another Christian, you are no longer living by love. Don’t destroy anyone by what you eat. Christ died for that person.

Romans 14:21

The right thing to do is to avoid eating meat, drinking wine, or doing anything else that causes another Christian to have doubts.

Romans 15:7

Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God.