Romans 14:18

Translations

Modern

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Traditional

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Literal

For the one serving Christ in in this is well-pleasing to God and approved by men.

Latin

…qui enim in hoc servit Christo, placet Deo, et probatus est hominibus.

Original

Greek

English

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Notes

Romans 14:1–15:7

Paul addresses a specific issue causing conflict in the church at Rome. The church encountered a dispute between those weak in faith and those strong in faith about certain practices (see 15:1).

Throughout this section, Paul urges Christians to show patience and tolerance toward one another and their practices. He is convinced that people on both sides are genuine believers. He also believes that the issues they are arguing about are not essential to the Christian faith.

Romans 12:1–15:13

This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers.

God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live.

Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong in faith(14:1–15:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights Tolerance

Related verses

2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
1 Peter 2:5
…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:20
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
2 Corinthians 5:11
Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
1 Thessalonians 1:3–4
…and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:
Romans 16:18
For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
Romans 14:4
Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
John 12:26
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Colossians 3:24
…because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Romans 12:1–2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Parallels

Ezekiel 14:1–11 1 Corinthians 8:1–13

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Letter to the Romans

Topics

Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments of Men Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Evil: Appearance of, to be Avoided Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship of the Righteous Kingdom Righteousness: Fruits of Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning

Romans 14:18

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