Romans 14:3

New English Translation

The one who eats everything must not despise the one who does not, and the one who abstains must not judge the one who eats everything, for God has accepted him.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel’s hand. (These are the eyes of the Lord, which constantly range across the whole earth.)

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 9:14

Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?”

Luke 18:9

Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.

Acts 10:34

Then Peter started speaking: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,

Acts 10:44

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

Acts 28:2

The local inhabitants showed us extraordinary kindness, for they built a fire and welcomed us all because it had started to rain and was cold.

Romans 11:15

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

Romans 14:1

Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions.

Romans 14:10

But you who eat vegetables only – why do you judge your brother or sister? And you who eat everything – why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Romans 14:13

Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.

Romans 14:15

For if your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy by your food someone for whom Christ died.

Romans 14:21

It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that causes your brother to stumble.

Romans 15:7

Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God’s glory.