Romans 14:3

Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

Cross-reference

In Romans 14:21, Paul applies the same principle: not judging but actively avoiding causing a brother to stumble.

Romans 14:13 directly applies v.3 by commanding not to judge and to avoid putting a stumbling block before a brother.

Romans 14:10 repeats the command not to judge, reinforcing the same argument against despising or condemning a brother.

Romans 14:4 Parallel

Romans 14:4 expands the command: 'Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another?' – reinforcing why the believer should not judge.

Colossians 2:16 explicitly forbids passing judgment on food and drink — a direct parallel to Paul's command in Romans 14:3.

Matthew 7:1 Parallel

Matthew 7:1 gives the broad command 'judge not' — Paul applies it specifically to dietary disputes here.

1 Corinthians 10:30 asks why be denounced for eating with thanksgiving — directly parallels the judgment Paul opposes in Romans 14:3.

1 Corinthians 8:11-13 addresses the same issue: the weak brother must not be destroyed by your liberty, echoing the principle of not despising.

Matthew 18:10 commands not to despise 'little ones' — directly parallel to not despising the weaker brother in faith.

Luke 18:9 Parallel

Luke 18:9 describes those who treat others with contempt — the same sin Paul warns against in judging dietary practices.

Acts 15:9 Parallel

Acts 15:9 declares God made no distinction between Jew and Gentile — directly supports 'God has welcomed him' in Romans 14:3.

James 4:11 Parallel

James 4:11 condemns judging a brother – the same sin Paul addresses in Romans 14:3 regarding dietary disputes.

Luke 6:37 Parallel

Luke 6:37 commands not to judge – directly echoed in Romans 14:3's prohibition against judging those who eat or abstain.

Acts 10:34 Parallel

Acts 10:34 states God shows no partiality — the basis for God welcoming both eaters and abstainers in Romans 14:3.

1 Corinthians 10:29 discusses not letting another's conscience judge your freedom — a related principle about food and judgment.

Colossians 2:17 explains food regulations are only shadows — the underlying reason why judging over them is misguided in Romans 14:3.

Acts 15:8 Parallel

Acts 15:8 says God gave Holy Spirit to Gentiles as evidence of acceptance — the same divine welcome in Romans 14:3.

Acts 10:44 Parallel

Acts 10:44 shows Holy Spirit falling on all hearers — demonstrating God's acceptance of those previously considered unclean.

Matthew 11:19 shows Jesus criticized for eating and drinking — parallels the judgment against eaters Paul addresses here.

Matthew 7:2 Parallel

In Matthew 7:2, Jesus warns that judgment will be measured back — a reason to avoid judging as Paul instructs.

Leviticus 11:47 Historical context

Leviticus 11:47 summarizes the purpose of distinguishing clean from unclean – the exact category some believers in Romans 14 still followed.

1 Timothy 4:3 warns against those who forbid foods – contrasting with Romans 14 where abstaining is a matter of conscience, not heresy.

Leviticus 11:2 Historical context

Leviticus 11:2 introduces the dietary laws that later Christians debated – the very distinction between clean and unclean underlying the dispute in Romans 14.

Matthew 9:14 Related theme

Matthew 9:14 shows disciples questioning fasting practices — a similar tension over religious observances that Paul addresses.