Romans 14:3

New International Version

The one who eats everything must not treat with contempt the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted them.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise 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 and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?”

Luke 18:9

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable:

Acts 10:34

Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism

Acts 10:44

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

Acts 28:2

The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.

Romans 11:15

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

Romans 14:1

Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.

Romans 14:10

You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.

Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

Romans 14:15

If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died.

Romans 14:21

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

Romans 15:7

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.