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One man esteems one day above another. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.
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The Context: Jewish Holy Days
Commentators widely agree that this verse addresses whether Jewish Christians should continue observing Old Testament ceremonial days (feasts, fasts, and the Sabbath). The debate was not about abandoning the Lord's Day (Sunday), which scholars note was a distinct and established Christian practice. This context is crucial to avoid misapplying the verse to all matters of worship.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One man esteemeth. Greek, judges (krinei). The word is here properly translated esteemeth. Compare Acts 13:46; …
One man (ος μεν),
another (ος δε). Regular idiom of contrasted demonstratives (this one, that one).
19th Century
Anglican
One man esteemeth.—For the observance of days and seasons, compare Galatians 4:10; Colossians 2:16. From these…
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Here the recurring phrase is “to the Lord,” indicating that whether one be thought of as “weak” or “strong,” the important thing is that each one c…
16th Century
Protestant
One indeed, etc. He had spoken before of scruples in the choice of meats; he now adds another example of difference, that is, concerning d…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
One man esteemeth one day above another This is another instance of the difference of sentiments in this church, about the obs…
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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…
