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Strong vs. Weak Conscience
Commentators explain that Paul distinguishes between two types of believers based on their conscience. The 'strong' have faith and confidence that in Christ, all foods are permissible. The 'weak,' likely Jewish converts, have a more sensitive conscience, not yet fully grasping this freedom, and thus feel bound by older dietary laws or scruples.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:2
18th Century
Theologian
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For one believeth. This was the case with the Gentiles in general, who had none of the scruples of the Jew about the propriety o…
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:2
One man (ος μεν). "This one," demonstrative pronoun ος with μεν.
Hath faith (πιστευε). Like εχε πιστιν ([R…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:2
19th Century
Bishop
Believeth that he may . . .—Rather, perhaps, has confidence to eat all things. His faith is strong enough to pr…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:2
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 14:2
16th Century
Theologian
Let him who believes, etc. What Erasmus has followed among the various readings I do not know; but he has mutilated this sentence, which, …
John Gill
On Romans 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
For one believes that he may eat all things
He is fully persuaded in his mind, that there is nothing in itself commo…
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…