Romans 14:1 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don't get into an argument over differences of opinion.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

ASV:

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

BBE:

Do not put on one side him who is feeble in faith, and do not put him in doubt by your reasonings.

DBY:

Now him that is weak in the faith receive, not to the determining of questions of reasoning.

ERV:

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not to doubtful disputations.

WEY:

I now pass to another subject. Receive as a friend a man whose faith is weak, but not for the purpose of deciding mere matters of opinion.

WBS:

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

WEB:

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

YLT:

And him who is weak in the faith receive ye -- not to determinations of reasonings;

Romans 14:1 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 28:2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all.

Romans 11:15 For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Romans 14:2 One person has faith that he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats vegetables only.

Romans 14:3 The one who eats is not to regard with contempt the one who does not eat, and the one who does not eat is not to judge the one who eats, for God has accepted him.

Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.

Romans 15:7 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 8:9 But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.

1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

14:1 Him {1} that is weak in the faith {a} receive ye, [but] not to {b} doubtful disputations.
(1) Now he shows how we ought to behave ourselves toward our brethren in matters and things indifferent, who offend in the use of them not from malice or damnable superstition, but for lack of knowledge of the benefit of Christ. And thus he teaches that they are to be instructed gently and patiently, and so that we apply ourselves to their ignorance in such matters according to the rule of charity.
(a) Do not for a matter or thing which is indifferent, and such a thing as you may do or not do, shun his company, but take him to you.
(b) To make him by your doubtful and uncertain disputations go away in more doubt than he came, or return back with a troubled conscience.

PNT:

14:1 Differences of Opinion
SUMMARY OF ROMANS 14:
Differences Concerning Food and Holy Days. We May Not Condemn One Another for Things Indifferent. Let Us Not Judge One Another. Let Us Be Charitable to Each Other. The Kingdom Higher Than Meats, Drinks, or Days. Do Nothing Doubtful in Your Mind.
Him that is weak in the faith. Not firmly established; not rooted and grounded in the faith (Col 2:7); not fully instructed in Christian knowledge.
Receive ye, etc. Take him into your fellowship, but not to discuss and pass judgments on any doubts he may entertain. Conybeare and Howson write:
Literally, not acting so as to make distinctions about disputatious reasonings. The idea is that disputes over doubtful questions must not be in the way of Christian fellowship.''

WES:

14:1 Him that is weak - Through needless scruples. Receive - With all love and courtesy into Christian fellowship. But not to doubtful disputations - About questionable points.

MHC:

14:1-6 Differences of opinion prevailed even among the immediate followers of Christ and their disciples. Nor did St. Paul attempt to end them. Compelled assent to any doctrine, or conformity to outward observances without being convinced, would be hypocritical and of no avail. Attempts for producing absolute oneness of mind among Christians would be useless. Let not Christian fellowship be disturbed with strifes of words. It will be good for us to ask ourselves, when tempted to disdain and blame our brethren; Has not God owned them? and if he has, dare I disown them? Let not the Christian who uses his liberty, despise his weak brother as ignorant and superstitious. Let not the scrupulous believer find fault with his brother, for God accepted him, without regarding the distinctions of meats. We usurp the place of God, when we take upon us thus to judge the thoughts and intentions of others, which are out of our view. The case as to the observance of days was much the same. Those who knew that all these things were done away by Christ's coming, took no notice of the festivals of the Jews. But it is not enough that our consciences consent to what we do; it is necessary that it be certified from the word of God. Take heed of acting against a doubting conscience. We are all apt to make our own views the standard of truth, to deem things certain which to others appear doubtful. Thus Christians often despise or condemn each other, about doubtful matters of no moment. A thankful regard to God, the Author and Giver of all our mercies, sanctifies and sweetens them.

CONC:

Accept Deciding Decision Determinations Determining Disputable Disputations Disputes Doubt Doubtful Faith Feeble Friend Judgment Matters Mere Opinion Opinions Pass Passing Purpose Questions Reasoning Reasonings Receive Scruples Subject Weak Welcome Yet

Accept Decision Disputes Doubt Doubtful Faith Feeble Friend Judgment Matters Mere Opinion Opinions Passing Purpose Questions Reasoning Reasonings Receive Scruples Side Subject Weak Welcome

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