And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.
Romans 14:22 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Your personal convictions [on such matters]–exercise [them] as in God's presence, keeping them to yourself [striving only to know the truth and obey His will]. Blessed (happy, to be envied) is he who has no reason to judge himself for what he approves [who does not convict himself by what he chooses to do]. American Standard Version (1901) The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth. Common English Bible Keep the belief that you have to yourself—it’s between you and God. People are blessed who don’t convict themselves by the things they approve. Catholic Public Domain Version Do you have faith? It belongs to you, so hold it before God. Blessed is he who does not judge himself in that by which he is tested. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Blessed is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. |
And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.
I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
For that which I do, I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.