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Don`t let him who eats despise him who doesn`t eat. Don`t let him who doesn`t eat judge him who eats, for God has received him.
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Two Groups, Two Temptations
Commentators unanimously highlight that Paul addresses two distinct temptations. The "strong" Christian, who feels free in their conscience, is warned not to despise the "weak" for being overly scrupulous. Conversely, the "weak" Christian, who abstains based on conscience, is warned not to judge or condemn the "strong" for their liberty. Each group has its own specific spiritual pitfall to avoid.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let not him that eateth. That is, he who has no scruples about eating meat, etc., who is not restrained by the law of the Jews re…
Set at nought (εξουθενειτω). Present active imperative of εξουθενεω, to treat as nothing and so with contempt ([Reference Luke 23:…
19th Century
Anglican
Let not him that eateth.—The two classes of men are exposed to two opposite faults. The strong despise the weak;…
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The word “eat” characterizes this section. Diet practices differ, and these differences can easily become a basis of disagreement. Paul terms overs…
16th Century
Protestant
Let not him who eats, etc. He wisely and suitably meets the faults of both parties.
Those who were strong had this fault—they despi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let not him that eateth, despise him that eateth not
Such who had a greater degree of Gospel light and knowledge, …
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Differences of opinion prevailed even among the immediate followers of Christ and their disciples. Nor did Saint Paul attempt to end them. Compelle…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing how one should become perfect, the Apostle now shows how the perfect should act toward the imperfect.
First, he show…
