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Welcome, Don't Debate
Paul commands mature Christians to warmly welcome believers who have scruples about non-essential matters like food or special days. Commentators stress this welcome should not be for the purpose of arguing or judging their 'doubtful thoughts.' The goal is fellowship and peace, not winning a debate, which can harm a person's faith.
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Romans
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
ROMANS Chapter 14
The fourteenth chapter is designed to settle some difficult and delicate questions that would inevitably arise between the…
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:1
Him that is weak (τον ασθενουντα). See on 1 Corinthians 8:7–12; 9:22; Romans 4:19.
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Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:1
19th Century
Bishop
Weak in the faith...—The presence of a single strong dominant motive is likely to silence petty scruples. Where the e…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:1
The word “eat” characterizes this section. Diet practices differ, and these differences can easily become a basis of disagreement. Paul terms overs…
John Calvin
On Romans 14:1
16th Century
Theologian
Him indeed, etc. He now proceeds to lay down a precept especially necessary for the instruction of the Church: those who have made the mos…
John Gill
On Romans 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
Him that is weak in the faith
This address is made to the stronger and more knowing Christians among the Romans, how…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 14:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Differences of opinion prevailed even among the immediate followers of Christ and their disciples. Nor did Saint Paul attempt to end them. Compelle…