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But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn`t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin.

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Condemned, Not Damned

Commentators are unanimous that “condemned” (or “damned” in the KJV) does not mean eternal damnation. Instead, it refers to being self-condemned, incurring guilt, or being blameworthy in one's own conscience for acting against what one believes is right. The issue is immediate guilt, not the loss of salvation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Romans 14:23

18th Century

Theologian

He who doubts is he who is not fully satisfied in his mind, who does not act with a clear conscience. The margin has it rendered correctly, "He tha…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Romans 14:23

He that doubteth (ο διακρινομενος). Present middle participle of διακρινω, to judge between (δια), to hesitate. See Jas 1:6f. for …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Romans 14:23

19th Century

Bishop

And he who doubts.—The one thing that justifies a person in neglecting such fine and meticulous distinctions is a faith s…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Romans 14:23

Although the language of the opening statement of this section is general (cf. vv.1–2), in all probability Paul is directing his counsel in v.22 ch…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Romans 14:23

16th Century

Theologian

But he who is undecided, etc. He very aptly expresses in one word the character of that mind which vacillates and is uncertain about what …

John Gill

John Gill

On Romans 14:23

17th Century

Pastor

And he that doubteth
Or makes a difference between meats and meats, or is in suspense whether any difference should …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Romans 14:19–23

17th Century

Minister

Many wish for peace and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love make for pe…