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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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Romans
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
One man esteemeth. Greek, judges (krinei). The word is here properly translated esteemeth. Compare Acts 13:46; …
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:5
One man (ος μεν),
another (ος δε). Regular idiom of contrasted demonstratives (this one, that one).
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
One man esteemeth.—For the observance of days and seasons, compare Galatians 4:10; Colossians 2:16. From these…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:5
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…
John Calvin
On Romans 14:5
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Romans 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
One man esteemeth one day above another
This is another instance of the difference of sentiments in this church, about the obs…
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…