Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin. New Living Translation But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. English Standard Version But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. Berean Standard Bible But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin. Berean Literal Bible But the one doubting has been condemned if he eats, because it is not of faith; and anything that is not of faith is sin. King James Bible And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. New King James Version But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. New American Standard Bible But the one who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. NASB 1995 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. NASB 1977 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. Legacy Standard Bible But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. Amplified Bible But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful]. Christian Standard Bible But whoever doubts stands condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith, and everything that is not from faith is sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible But whoever doubts stands condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from a conviction, and everything that is not from a conviction is sin. American Standard Version But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Contemporary English Version But if you do have doubts about what you eat, you are going against your beliefs. And you know that is wrong, because anything you do against your beliefs is sin. English Revised Version But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if a person has doubts and still eats, he is condemned because he didn't act in faith. Anything that is not done in faith is sin. Good News Translation But if they have doubts about what they eat, God condemns them when they eat it, because their action is not based on faith. And anything that is not based on faith is sin. International Standard Version But the person who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not act in faith; and anything that is not done in faith is sin. Majority Standard Bible But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin. NET Bible But the man who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not do so from faith, and whatever is not from faith is sin. New Heart English Bible But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it is not of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Webster's Bible Translation And he that doubteth is damned if he eateth, because he eateth not from faith: for whatever is not from faith is sin. Weymouth New Testament But he who has misgivings and yet eats meat is condemned already, because his conduct is not based on faith; for all conduct not based on faith is sinful. World English Bible But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is making a difference, if he may eat, has been condemned, because [it is] not of faith; and all that [is] not of faith is sin. Berean Literal Bible But the one doubting has been condemned if he eats, because it is not of faith; and anything that is not of faith is sin. Young's Literal Translation and he who is making a difference, if he may eat, hath been condemned, because it is not of faith; and all that is not of faith is sin. Smith's Literal Translation And he being judged if he eat, has been condemned for not of faith; and everything not of faith is sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that discerneth, if he eat, is condemned; because not of faith. For all that is not of faith is sin. Catholic Public Domain Version But he who discerns, if he eats, is condemned, because it is not of faith. For all that is not of faith is sin. New American Bible But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because this is not from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. New Revised Standard Version But those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he who is doubtful and eats, violates his beliefs: for whatever is not of faith, is sin. The strong must help the weak. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For whoever is doubtful and eats is condemned because it is not in faith, for everything that is not from faith is sin. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he that doubts is condemned, if he eat, because he eats not with faith. Every thing that is not of faith, is sin. Godbey New Testament but if he may eat doubting, he has been condemned, because it is not of faith; but every thing which is not of faith is sin. Haweis New Testament But he that maketh a difference between meats, if he eat is condemned, because he doth it not by faith: for every thing which is not of faith, is sin. Mace New Testament for he that makes a difference, is self-condemn'd, if he eats against his own persuasion: for every action of that kind is sin. Weymouth New Testament But he who has misgivings and yet eats meat is condemned already, because his conduct is not based on faith; for all conduct not based on faith is sinful. Worrell New Testament And he who doubts is condemned, if he eat, because he eats not of faith; and all that is not of faith is sin. Worsley New Testament But he that hath any scruple, is condemned if he eat; because he doth it not with faith: and whatsoever is not of faith, is sin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Love…22Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. 23But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin. Cross References James 4:17 Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. / But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. / Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. ... Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. 1 John 3:21-22 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God, / and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 John 5:4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Matthew 21:21 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. John 16:9 in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me; 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Hebrews 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. Treasury of Scripture And he that doubts is damned if he eat, because he eats not of faith: for whatever is not of faith is sin. he that. 1 Corinthians 8:7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. doubteth. damned. Romans 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 1 Corinthians 11:29-31 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body… whatsoever. Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jump to Previous Able Act Ages Already Amen Christ Commandment Condemned Conduct Damned Doubt Doubteth Doubts Eat Eateth Eating Eats Establish Eternal Faith Forever Glory Good Jesus Judged Kept Meat Misgivings Mystery Nations News Preaching Proceed Prophets Revealed Revelation Scriptures Secret Sin Sinful Whatever Whatsoever WiseJump to Next Able Act Ages Already Amen Christ Commandment Condemned Conduct Damned Doubt Doubteth Doubts Eat Eateth Eating Eats Establish Eternal Faith Forever Glory Good Jesus Judged Kept Meat Misgivings Mystery Nations News Preaching Proceed Prophets Revealed Revelation Scriptures Secret Sin Sinful Whatever Whatsoever WiseRomans 14 1. Men may not condemn one another for disputable matters;13. but must take heed that they give no offense in them; 15. which the apostle proves unlawful by many reasons. But the one who has doubts The Greek word for "doubts" is "διακρίνω" (diakrinō), which can mean to judge, to discern, or to waver. In the context of Romans 14, Paul addresses the issue of personal convictions and the internal conflict that arises when one's actions do not align with their beliefs. Historically, the early church faced divisions over dietary laws and practices, particularly between Jewish and Gentile believers. This phrase emphasizes the importance of a clear conscience and the dangers of acting against one's convictions. is condemned if he eats because his eating is not from faith and everything that is not from faith is sin Whatsoever is not of faith is sin.--This is intended as a general principle, but only as a general principle covering this particular kind of case. Where the conscience is in doubt, faith alone can make it right to choose the side against which conscience inclines. Nothing is said about those cases in which conscience is either not appealed to at all, or approves what is done. Hence St. Augustine was wrong in arguing from this passage that even good actions, when done by unbelievers, were of the nature of sin. Verse 23. - But he that doubteth (or, wavereth) is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. For sense of διακρίνεσθαι, cf. ch. 4:20; Matthew 21:21; Mark 11:23; James 1:6. Faith here denotes an assured belief that what one does is right; nor is it necessary to give the word a wider or different sense in the concluding clause (Ταῦτα δὲ πάντα περὶ τῆς προκειμένης ὑποθεσεως εἴρηται τῷ Παῦλῳ οὔ περὶ πάντων, Chrysostom). Hence to see in it (as has been done) the doctrine of the sinfulness of all works done apart from faith in Christ is to introduce an idea that is not there.
Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has doubts διακρινόμενος (diakrinomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. is condemned κατακέκριται (katakekritai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2632: To condemn, judge worthy of punishment. From kata and krino; to judge against, i.e. Sentence. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. he eats, φάγῃ (phagē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat. because [his eating is] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith; πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. everything πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. that [is] ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. is ἐστίν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. sin. ἁμαρτία (hamartia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. Links Romans 14:23 NIVRomans 14:23 NLT Romans 14:23 ESV Romans 14:23 NASB Romans 14:23 KJV Romans 14:23 BibleApps.com Romans 14:23 Biblia Paralela Romans 14:23 Chinese Bible Romans 14:23 French Bible Romans 14:23 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 14:23 But he who doubts is condemned if (Rom. Ro) |
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