Romans 14:3

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Let not him who eats despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains pass judgment on him who eats; for God has welcomed him.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:10

For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. “These seven are the eyes of the Lord, which range through the whole earth.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 9:14

Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:

Acts 10:34

And Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality,

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still saying this, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.

Acts 28:2

And the natives showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was 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

As for the man who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not for disputes over opinions.

Romans 14:10

Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God;

Romans 14:13

Then let us no more pass judgment on one another, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

Romans 14:15

If your brother is being injured by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whom Christ died.

Romans 14:21

it is right not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother stumble.

Romans 15:7

Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.