Romans 14:20
The Scripture
(20) For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Romans 14 the apostle Paul addresses the issue of differing customs between Jews and Gentiles, urging believers to respect each other's traditions while not judging others. He emphasizes that each person's freedom to live according to their own conscience is a gift from God, and that we should not look down on those who hold different practices.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 14:15Matthew 18:6I Corinthians 6:12I Corinthians 6:13I Corinthians 8:8I Corinthians 8:13I Corinthians 10:31Ephesians 2:10Philippians 1:6Romans 14:14Matthew 15:11Acts 10:15
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Romans 14:3Romans 14:6II Kings 16:15John 6:55Romans 14:15Titus 1:15