Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". BibliographyTrapp, John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/romans-14.html. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. (Challoner) --- For one that is not so weak, but well instructed, believeth, is persuaded, that he may eat all things, the distinction of clean and unclean meats being no longer obligatory under the new law of Christ. Follow either of the two large buttons below to see these verses in their broader context of the King James Bible or a Bible concordance. See remarks introductory to this chapter. It was the influence of the mystic ascetic philosophy of the East, which had developed itself among the Jews, in the peculiar opinions of the Essenes, and which, among the Christian churches, particularly those of Asia Minor, produced the evils which Paul describes in his Epistles to the Colossians (Colossians 2:10-23,) and to Timothy (1 Timothy 4:1-8,) and which subsequently gave rise to all the errors of Gnosticism. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/vnt/romans-14.html. 4 Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? Where observe, How the church of God, in all ages, has been strangely divided about little and indifferent things. The enforcing of Judaistic ideas on Christians, however, certainly were. Clearly we are dealing with something that is not right or wrong. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". "The Adam Clarke Commentary". Observe lastly, the reason offered by the apostle, why they should receive their weak brother; because God hath received him. 1, and generally Krüger, § 61. Paul is not attacking biblical practices. cit[271], p. 93 f., Lietzmann, Romans, p. 65). Even bread, prepared by others, may have been deemed unclean. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/romans-14.html. 1685. Who is weak; ignorant of what is proper on this subject. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". Renewal 1960. XX. This is a simplified translation of the original Greek word. 1865-1868. All things — All sorts of food, though forbidden by the law. BibliographyAlford, Henry. Here the apostle declares the ground of difference that was between them; namely, the difference of meats. If there had been an exception, doubtless it would have been given here. He may eat all things—That is, according with the apostle’s own opinion, that all eatables were equally innocent. p. xxx. p. 507. πιστεύει φαγεῖν πάντα may mean: he is convinced that he may eat all things, so that the notion ἐξεῖναι is implied in the relation of the verbal notion to the infinitive (Lobeck, ad Phryn. 2.] BibliographyClarke, Adam. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". Romans 2:14–15 14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, x by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. Every thing in the context is consistent with the supposition that Jewish scruples were the source of the difficulty; and as these were by far the most common cause, no other need be here assumed. 14:2, 21). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/romans-14.html. Quotes available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. 2 One [man] has faith to eat everything,+ but the [man] who is weak eats vegetables. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged". 1851. Some of the recipients of this letter apparently believed that one should abstain from eating meat and drinking wine (Rom. BibliographyAbbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ain/romans-14.html. Romans 2:14, NLT: "Even Gentiles, who do not have God's written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it." This is the only clear evidence that an ascetic vegetarianism existed among the Christians of this time. This seems also to imply that the prohibition of blood, in Acts 15, was only as a law of forbearance to spare the prejudices of the Jews. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? This leads naturally to the question which opens Romans 6. Observe next, The apostle's exhortation to the two contending parties, not to vilify or set at nought one another, condemning each other as humorous and scrupulous, much less as obstinate and wilful; but especially, not upon this occasion to separate from, or break communion with, each other. Romans 2:14-15 For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves, in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them. (See 1 Corinthians 8:1-13). One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. To get what Romans 14:2 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context  and relative popularity. That the Jewish regulations as to cleanness and uncleanness of foods were certainly affecting the early church is brought out by Mark’s comment in Romans 7:19 b (‘and this He said making all foods clean’); by Acts 11:3; and by the coming among the Galatians of Judaising Christians who sought to enforce food laws on Jewish Christians (Galatians 2:11-15). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hac/romans-14.html. See Winer, p. 405. Even the apostles were slow in shaking them off; and the church in Jerusalem seems to have long continued in the observance of a great part of the ceremonial law. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". From λαχαίνω todig. Romans 14:2-4 New International Version (NIV). BibliographySchaff, Philip. It was a scrupulousness about the use of things considered as unclean, and with regard to sacred days, Romans 14:5. We can compare the position of Daniel and his friends in Daniel 1:8 ff. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Besides, this does not apply to their law. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". What jars and stirs were there between the eastern and western churches about the observation of Easter; about celebrating the Lord's supper with leavened or unleavened bread! He was wrong. Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament. It affected the meats allowed by the law as well as the meats prohibited. He writes, “Pay to all what is due them — taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due” (Romans 13:7, … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 13:8-14" Not only were there the Jewish restrictions against certain forms of meat — Jews did not eat pork, and even beef and lamb had to be kosher — but it had to be slain in a certain way. ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. “And you want something that will strengthen your willpower?” asked the doctor. One believeth that he may eat all things - He believes that whatsoever is wholesome and nourishing, whether herbs or flesh - whether enjoined or forbidden by the Mosaic law - may be safely and conscientiously used by every Christian. The nature of the weakness of those brethren is thus inherent in the fact that, either through ignorance or prejudice, they had not received the teaching of Christ and his apostles on the matters in question. Romans. And yet for those brought up under the Jewish dietary laws or those brought up worshipping the idol, it would take time to remove all your doubts. But there may have been a variety of usage among the weak brethren. It is very remarkable that S. Paul should choose this form of asceticism as his illustration; and the reason must be sought in special conditions at Rome. “For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.”. refuses to eat meat. It is not a matter of surprise that, educated as they had been in a strict regard for the Mosaic law, they found it difficult to enter at once into the fall liberty of the gospel, and disencumber their consciences of all their early opinions. For one believeth he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs — ὃς μὲν πιστεύει φαγεῖν πάντα does not mean, one believeth he may eat all things; much less, he that believeth eats all things, but, one has confidence to eat all things. Another, who is weak, eateth herbs - Certain Jews, lately converted to the Christian faith, and having as yet little knowledge of its doctrines, believe the Mosaic law relative to clean and unclean meats to be still in force; and therefore, when they are in a Gentile country, for fear of being defiled, avoid flesh entirely and live on vegetables. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. In those sacrifices a part only of the animal was offered, and the remainder was eaten by the worshippers, or offered for sale in the market like other meat. It goes without question that they were wrong in making such a dietary thing into a religious matter; but they had evidently done so. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". BibliographyHaldane, Robert. 14 Welcome the [man] having weaknesses+ in [his] faith, but not to make decisions on inward+ questionings. One man hath faith to eat all things: but he that is weak eateth herbs. 1840-57. Romans 14:2. Acts 15:20; 1 Corinthians 11:20-21), but in itself food is non-moral. But more agreeable to the τῇ πίστει, Romans 14:1, and to the contrast ὁ ἀσθεν., is the rendering: he has the confidence, the assurance of faith, to eat all things; Winer, p. 302 [E. T. 405]. Source(s): https://shrink.im/a01XK. Romans 14. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wbc/romans-14.html. "Commentary on Romans 14:2". This was the case with Daniel and his companions, Daniel 1:8. Rom 5:1. The meaning is, that he was obliged by the call he had from God, the injunction that was laid upon him by him, and the gifts with which he was qualified, to preach the Gospel to all sorts of men; who are here distinguished into Greeks and Barbarians: sometimes by Greeks are meant the Gentiles in general, in opposition to the Jews; see ( Romans 1:16) ; but here they design only a part of the Gentiles, the … conveys the sense of having an opinion, thinking. Anab. It became an inquiry whether it was lawful to eat this meat; and the question in the mind of a Jew would arise from the express command of his Law; Exodus 34:15. * Whatever is not from faith is sin: Paul does not mean that all the actions of unbelievers are sinful. 1863-1878. The whole argument shows that it is not a case of sects imposing rules on others, but of private scruples and practice. Green herbs were both food and medicine to them. Here the strong in faith believed that they might eat all things; why, then, should blood be excepted? May eat all things - That is, he will not be restrained by any scruples about the lawfulness of certain meats, etc. Eateth herbs] Rather than meats forbidden by the law, Daniel 1:11. 1983-1999. Gr. ‘Believeth’ is literal, but the reference to ‘faith’ throughout makes this paraphrase necessary. The logic Paul seeks to refute is that grace has the opportunity to show itself for what it is — a gift given in the face of rejection — when … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 6:1-14" "Commentary on Romans 14:2". 1897-1910. This page was last modified on September 15, 2017, at 6:54 AM. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Comp. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. The issue was that under the Greek religion, any sacrifices that were made (animals = meat), once they had been presented to the gods, where then butchered and sold in the market. BibliographyBarnes, Albert. The Sabbath had fulfilled its purpose of pointing to the coming rest. 2. As if the apostle had said, "Whilst there is error in our understandings, weakness in our judgments, narrowness in our faculties, differences will arise in the church of God: but take care that where there is not compliance, that yet there may be peace. 1896. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. Such believers are apt to differ among themselves, as well as with their stronger brethren. Copyright StatementThese files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/romans-14.html. ὃς μέν ] without a corresponding ὃς δέ , instead of which there is at once put the definite ὁ δὲ ἀσθ . BibliographyGodet, Frédéric Louis. (Ephesians 2:15) Then, three and a half years after Jesus’ death, an … To get what Romans 14:2 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. 3 Let the one eating not look down on the one not eating,+ and let the one not eating not judge the one eating, for God has welcomed that one. The New Testament writers referred to two concepts of unclean, using different Greek words to convey the two meanings. It is likely some of them abstained many times from all manner of flesh, lest they should meet with what had been offered to idols, or lest something forbidden by the law might be mixed. : the one ( i.e. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/romans-14.html. Footnotes. λάχανα] excludes, according to the connection, all use of flesh, not merely that of Levitically unclean animals, or of flesh sacrificed to idols, or on feast and fast days,—limitations of which nature are introduced by most interpreters (including Reiche, Köllner, Neander, Tholuck, Philippi). 1905. This is a different case from those who abstain from meats offered to idols only, or from those who abstain from meats that may have been touched by Gentile hands. ii. Eating food is an amoral matter. To avoid the possibility of partaking of it, even “ignorantly,” they chose to eat no meat at all. 2.Let him who believes, etc. What [Erasmus ] has followed among the various readings I know not; but he has mutilated this sentence, which, in Paul’s words, is complete; and instead of the relative article he has improperly introduced alius — one, “One indeed believes,” etc. The scruples of the Jews on the subject might have arisen in part from the fact that sins of “ignorance” among them subjected them to certain penalties; Leviticus 4:2-3, etc. The apostle admits that he was “weak,” that is, not fully established in the views of Christian liberty. ; Leviticus 5:15; Numbers 15:24, Numbers 15:27-29. High popularity: 320 searches a month. Now the apostle, to reconcile them together, exhorts the former not to judge or condemn the latter, using their Christian liberty; and the latter to take care not to despise, or scandalize their weaker brethren, either by bringing them to eat what in their conscience they think they should not: or by giving them such offence, as to endanger the driving them thereby from the Christian religion. It was why strict observance of the Sabbath was no longer necessary, because He was the Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:27-28). Holus ab Vegetables from ολον. 0 0. maybell. And with regard to abstaining from all meats Josephus specifically informs us that certain Jews in Rome abstained from all meats, fearful lest they be unclean. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. While God clearly informed Christians that all foods were "clean", and that is was perfectly alright to eat meat sacrificed to idols as long as it was done with no worship to the idol and other"s were not offended. 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