Romans 14:3

Modern English Version

Do not let him who eats despise him who does not eat, and do not let him who does not eat judge him who eats, for God has welcomed him.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

“For who has despised the day of small things? These seven will rejoice and see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of the Lord, which survey to and fro throughout the earth.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 9:14

Then the disciples of John came to Him, asking, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”

Luke 18:9

He told this parable to some who trusted in themselves, as though they were righteous, and despised others:

Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak, saying, “Truthfully, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

Acts 28:2

The natives showed extraordinary kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because of the rain and the cold.

Romans 11:15

For if their rejection means the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?

Romans 14:1

Welcome him who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over opinions.

Romans 14:10

So why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Romans 14:13

Therefore let us no longer pass judgment on one another, but rather determine not to put a stumbling block or an obstacle in a brother’s way.

Romans 14:15

If your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food one for whom Christ died.

Romans 14:21

It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine, nor do anything whereby your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.

Romans 15:7

Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed us, for the glory of God.