Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. New Living Translation Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. English Standard Version As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. Berean Standard Bible Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. Berean Literal Bible Now receive the one being weak in the faith, not for passing judgment on reasonings. King James Bible Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. New King James Version Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. New American Standard Bible Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions. NASB 1995 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. NASB 1977 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. Legacy Standard Bible Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on opinions. Amplified Bible As for the one whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions. Christian Standard Bible Welcome anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about disputed matters. Holman Christian Standard Bible Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. American Standard Version But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. Contemporary English Version Welcome all the Lord's followers, even those whose faith is weak. Don't criticize them for having beliefs that are different from yours. English Revised Version But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not to doubtful disputations. GOD'S WORD® Translation Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don't get into an argument over differences of opinion. Good News Translation Welcome those who are weak in faith, but do not argue with them about their personal opinions. International Standard Version Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion. Majority Standard Bible Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. NET Bible Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions. New Heart English Bible Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. Webster's Bible Translation Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd receive him who is weak in the faith—not to determinations of reasonings; Berean Literal Bible Now receive the one being weak in the faith, not for passing judgment on reasonings. Young's Literal Translation And him who is weak in the faith receive ye -- not to determinations of reasonings; Smith's Literal Translation Him being weak in faith receive ye, not to judgments of conversations. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNOW him that is weak in faith, take unto you: not in disputes about thoughts. Catholic Public Domain Version But accept those who are weak in faith, without disputing about ideas. New American Bible Welcome anyone who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. New Revised Standard Version Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who is weak in the faith, assist him. And be consistent in your reasoning. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But offer a hand to the one who is weak in faith and do not be divided by your disputes. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHim that is weak in the faith, receive kindly, but not to judge his reasonings. Godbey New Testament But receive to yourselves him who is weak in faith, not into disputations of doubtful matters. Haweis New Testament HIM that is weak in faith take by the hand, and enter not into niceties of disputes. Mace New Testament A weak convert receive as a friend without regard to any difference of opinion. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament But him that is weak in the faith receive ye, yet not for decisions of scruples. Worsley New Testament Receive him that is weak in the faith, but not to disputes about doubtful matters: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Liberty1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions. 2For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 8:9-13 Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ... 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. / No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. / Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, ... Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 2 Timothy 2:23-25 But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. / And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. / Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? ... Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Treasury of Scripture Him that is weak in the faith receive you, but not to doubtful disputations. weak. Romans 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Romans 4:19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: Romans 15:1,7 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves… receive. Romans 15:7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. Matthew 10:40-42 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me… Matthew 18:5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. doubtful disputations. Romans 14:2-5 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs… Jump to Previous Accept Decision Disputes Doubt Doubtful Faith Feeble Friend Judgment Matters Mere Opinion Opinions Passing Purpose Questions Reasoning Reasonings Receive Scruples Side Subject Weak WelcomeJump to Next Accept Decision Disputes Doubt Doubtful Faith Feeble Friend Judgment Matters Mere Opinion Opinions Passing Purpose Questions Reasoning Reasonings Receive Scruples Side Subject Weak WelcomeRomans 14 1. Men may not condemn one another for disputable matters;13. but must take heed that they give no offense in them; 15. which the apostle proves unlawful by many reasons. Accept him whose faith is weak This phrase emphasizes the importance of welcoming and embracing fellow believers who may not have the same level of spiritual maturity or understanding. In the early church, there was a mix of Jewish and Gentile believers, each bringing different backgrounds and practices. The "weak" in faith often refers to those who are more scrupulous about dietary laws or special days, possibly due to their Jewish heritage or a lack of understanding of Christian liberty. This call to acceptance reflects the broader biblical theme of unity within the body of Christ, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, where Paul discusses the importance of not causing a weaker brother to stumble. without passing judgment on his opinions Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the Christian community in Rome, providing guidance on how to live harmoniously despite differences in personal convictions. 2. The Roman Church The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were navigating cultural and religious differences within the early Christian community. 3. Weak in Faith Refers to believers who may have a more sensitive conscience or less understanding of their freedom in Christ, often struggling with issues like dietary laws or observing certain days. Teaching Points Acceptance Over JudgmentEmbrace fellow believers with differing opinions, focusing on unity rather than division. Understanding Weakness in Faith Recognize that some believers may have different convictions due to their spiritual maturity or background, and approach them with compassion and patience. Promoting Unity in Diversity Encourage a community where diverse practices and beliefs are respected, as long as they align with the core tenets of the faith. Avoiding Legalism Be cautious of imposing personal convictions on others, understanding that our freedom in Christ allows for diversity in non-essential matters. Building Each Other Up Focus on edifying one another, ensuring that our actions and attitudes contribute to the spiritual growth of the community.(1) Weak in the faith . . .--The presence of a single strong master-motive is apt to silence petty scruples. Where the "eye is single"--where all the powers and faculties of the man are concentrated upon one object, and that object the highest that can engage human thought or affection--there will naturally be a certain largeness of view. The opposite of this is to be "weak in the faith." There may be a sincere desire to lead a religious life, and yet the mind is taken up with petty details, each of which is painfully judged by itself, and not by reference to a central principle. Receive ye.--Take to yourselves, stretch out the hand of friendship to him. Doubtful disputations.--The marginal rendering is more exact, "to judge his doubtful thoughts," or "to criticise his scruples." The strong are to deal tenderly with the weak, and not engage them in casuistical discussions. Verses 1-23. - F. The duty of enlightened Christians towards weak brethren. From moral duties in general of Christians towards each other and towards all the apostle now passes to such as they owe peculiarly to each other as members of a religious community, united by a common faith. He has already (Romans 12:16) admonished his readers to be "of the same mind one toward another;" but, as was remarked under that verse, this did not imply agreement of view on all subjects, such as is impossible where there are many minds. In this chapter he recognizes the impossibility, having immediately before him what was then patent, the inability of some, through prejudice or slowness of conception, to enter into views of the meaning of the gospel which to himself and the more enlightened were apparent. He by no means departs from what he says elsewhere (cf. Galatians 1:6-10) about no denial of fundamental doctrine being allowable in the communion of the Church; but in matters not touching the foundation he does here inculcate a large and generous tolerance. In these, as in all other relations between men on the earth together, the all-inspiring principle of charity is to rule. Who the "weak brethren" were whose scruples he especially inculcates tolerance of in this chapter cannot be decided positively. It will he seen that they were persons who thought it their duty to abstain from animal food, and perhaps also from wine (vers. 2, 21); and there is allusion also to observance of certain days (ver. 5). The views that have been taken are as follows: -(1) That they were the same class of Jewish Christians as are spoken of in 1 Corinthians 8. as over-scrupulous about eating of things that had been offered in sacrifice to idols. (2) That they were such as were scrupulous in avoiding unclean meats, forbidden in the Mosaic Law. (Or, as Erasmus and others suggest, views (1) and (2) may be combined.) (3) That they were ascetics. In favour of view . . . Greek Acceptπροσλαμβάνεσθε (proslambanesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4355: (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. him whose Τὸν (Ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. is weak, ἀσθενοῦντα (asthenounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 770: To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. without μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. passing judgment διακρίσεις (diakriseis) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1253: Distinguishing; hence: deciding, passing sentence on; the act of judgment, discernment. From diakrino; judicial estimation. on [his] opinions. διαλογισμῶν (dialogismōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1261: From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate. Links Romans 14:1 NIVRomans 14:1 NLT Romans 14:1 ESV Romans 14:1 NASB Romans 14:1 KJV Romans 14:1 BibleApps.com Romans 14:1 Biblia Paralela Romans 14:1 Chinese Bible Romans 14:1 French Bible Romans 14:1 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 14:1 Now accept one who is weak (Rom. Ro) |
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