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Romans 14

Romans 14:6

The Law of Liberty · Romans 14:1–12
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Translations

Modern
He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
Traditional
He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
Literal
The one regarding the day regards it to the Lord; the one eating eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and the one not eating does not eat to the Lord, and he gives thanks to God.
Latin
Qui sapit diem, Domino sapit, et qui manducat, Domino manducat: gratias enim agit Deo. Et qui non manducat, Domino non manducat, et gratias agit Deo.

Original

Greek
English
He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

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) Tolerance

Parallels

Matthew 7:1–6 Luke 6:37–42

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Gratitude Letter to the Romans Sabbath

Topics

Anniversaries Celebrating Birthdays Celebrating Christmas Celebrating Holidays Celebrating Pagan Holidays Celebration Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments of Men Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Evil: Appearance of, to be Avoided Prayer: Thanksgiving And, Before Receiving Food Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Needs Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Supply of Our Bodily Wants Uncharitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Vegetarianism