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Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. <a href="/nlt/romans/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who don’t feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right. <a href="/esv/romans/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. <a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The faith that you have, keep to yourself before God. Blessed is the one not judging himself in what he approves. <a href="/kjv/romans/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. <a href="/nkjv/romans/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. <a href="/nasb_/romans/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is the one who does not condemn himself in what he approves. <a href="/nasb/romans/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. <a href="/nasb77/romans/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. <a href="/lsb/romans/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Blessed is he who does not judge himself in what he approves. <a href="/amp/romans/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The faith which you have [that gives you freedom of choice], have as your own conviction before God [just keep it between yourself and God, seeking His will]. Happy is he who has no reason to condemn himself for what he approves. <a href="/csb/romans/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Whatever you believe about these things, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. <a href="/hcsb/romans/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do you have a conviction? Keep it to yourself before God. The man who does not condemn himself by what he approves is blessed. <a href="/asv/romans/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth. <a href="/cev/romans/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> What you believe about these things should be kept between you and God. You are fortunate, if your actions don't make you have doubts. <a href="/erv/romans/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth. <a href="/gwt/romans/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So whatever you believe about these things, keep it between yourself and God. The person who does what he knows is right shouldn't feel guilty. He is blessed. <a href="/gnt/romans/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Keep what you believe about this matter, then, between yourself and God. Happy are those who do not feel guilty when they do something they judge is right! <a href="/isv/romans/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> As for the faith you do have, have it as your own conviction before God. How blessed is the person who has no reason to condemn himself because of what he approves! <a href="/msb/romans/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves. <a href="/net/romans/14.htm">NET Bible</a> The faith you have, keep to yourself before God. Blessed is the one who does not judge himself by what he approves. <a href="/nheb/romans/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The faith you have, keep between yourself and God. Happy is the one who does not judge himself in that which he approves. <a href="/wbt/romans/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you and your faith, keep your faith to yourself in the presence of God. The man is to be congratulated who does not pronounce judgement on himself in what his actions sanction. <a href="/web/romans/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who doesn’t judge himself in that which he approves. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You have faith! Have [it] to yourself before God; blessed is he who is not judging himself in what he approves, <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The faith that you have, keep to yourself before God. Blessed is the one not judging himself in what he approves. <a href="/ylt/romans/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thou hast faith! to thyself have it before God; happy is he who is not judging himself in what he doth approve, <a href="/slt/romans/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou has faith; have to thyself before God. Happy he judging not himself in what he proves.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Blessed is he that condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. <a href="/cpdv/romans/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do you have faith? It belongs to you, so hold it before God. Blessed is he who does not judge himself in that by which he is tested. <a href="/nabre/romans/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Keep the faith [that] you have to yourself in the presence of God; blessed is the one who does not condemn himself for what he approves. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The faith that you have, have as your own conviction before God. Blessed are those who have no reason to condemn themselves because of what they approve.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You who have a certain belief, keep it to yourself, before God. Blessed is he who does not condemn himself by doing those things which he believes to be wrong. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> You who have faith in your soul, hold it before God. Whoever does not judge his soul in the thing which he designates is blessed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Have you faith? Have it to yourself before God. Blessed is he who condemns not himself in that which he approves. <a href="/godbey/romans/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The faith which you have, have it with yourself before God. Happy is the one not judging himself in that which he approves: <a href="/haweis/romans/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Hast thou faith, exercise it before God within thyself. Blessed is the man who condemneth not himself in that which he alloweth. <a href="/mace/romans/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> keep the persuasion you have, to your own conscience, blessed is he that approves himself to God, without making any difference about meats: <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you and your faith, keep your faith to yourself in the presence of God. The man is to be congratulated who does not pronounce judgement on himself in what his actions sanction. <a href="/worrell/romans/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The faith which you have, have to yourself before God. Happy is he that judges not himself in that which he approves. <a href="/worsley/romans/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Thou who hast faith, have it to thyself before God: and happy is he that condemneth not himself in what he alloweth himself to do. <a href="/parallel/romans/14-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3555" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">The Law of Love</a> …21It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. 22<a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eche (V-PMA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">Keep</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">belief</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">about such matters</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">between</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seauton (PPro-AM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> <a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makarios (Adj-NMS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">does not condemn</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heauton (RefPro-AM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/1381.htm" title="1381: dokimazei (V-PIA-3S) -- From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve.">he approves.</a> 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">1 Corinthians 10:29-31</a> the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience? / If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? / So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">1 John 3:21-22</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a> Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ... <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5-6</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">1 Timothy 1:5</a> The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-12.htm">1 Corinthians 6:12</a> “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a> There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. <a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a> A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a> keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. <a href="/isaiah/32-17.htm">Isaiah 32:17</a> The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a> Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Have you faith? have it to yourself before God. Happy is he that comdemns not himself in that thing which he allows.thou.<a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Romans 14:2,5,14,23</a> For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs… <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.<a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a> Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Happy.<a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15,24</a> For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I… <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Acts 24:16</a> And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Allows</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Approves</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-36.htm">Approveth</a> <a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Condemneth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-2.htm">Congratulated</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/romans/4-8.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/john/12-48.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Sanction</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/exodus/21-13.htm">Allows</a> <a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/galatians/1-11.htm">Approves</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-36.htm">Approveth</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Condemn</a> <a href="/1_john/3-20.htm">Condemneth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-2.htm">Congratulated</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Conviction</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Judgement</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">Judgeth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-5.htm">Pronounce</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Sanction</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 14</div>1. <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Men may not condemn one another for disputable matters;</a> 13. <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">but must take heed that they give no offense in them;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">which the apostle proves unlawful by many reasons.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/romans/14.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Keep your belief The phrase "keep your belief" suggests a personal conviction or faith that is held privately. The Greek word for "belief" here is "πίστις" (pistis), which can mean faith, trust, or conviction. In the context of <a href="/romans/14.htm">Romans 14</a>, Paul is addressing the disputes among believers regarding dietary laws and sacred days. The emphasis is on maintaining one's personal convictions without imposing them on others. Historically, the early church was a melting pot of Jewish and Gentile believers, each with their own traditions and practices. Paul encourages believers to hold their convictions sincerely but privately, fostering unity rather than division.about such matters This phrase refers to the specific issues of dietary practices and observance of special days, which were causing disputes among the Roman Christians. The Greek word "πράγματα" (pragmata) implies practical matters or things. In the broader scriptural context, these "matters" are non-essential to salvation and should not be a source of division. The early church faced many such issues as it grew and incorporated diverse cultural backgrounds. Paul's guidance here is timeless, reminding believers to focus on the essentials of faith and to exercise liberty in non-essentials.between yourself and God This phrase emphasizes the personal nature of one's convictions. The Greek preposition "μεταξύ" (metaxy) means "between" or "among," highlighting the intimate relationship between the believer and God. In the historical context, this reflects the personal accountability each believer has before God, rather than to human judgment. It underscores the principle that one's conscience and convictions are ultimately subject to God's scrutiny, not human opinion. This personal relationship with God is a cornerstone of Christian faith, where each believer is called to live out their faith authentically and responsibly.Blessed is the one The word "blessed" comes from the Greek "μακάριος" (makarios), meaning happy or fortunate. In the biblical sense, it denotes a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity. This beatitude-like statement echoes the teachings of Jesus, where true blessedness is found in living according to God's will. Historically, this reflects the early Christian understanding that true happiness is not found in external observances but in a right relationship with God. It is an encouragement to believers that living in accordance with one's convictions, without self-condemnation, leads to spiritual fulfillment.who does not condemn himself The phrase "does not condemn himself" speaks to the inner peace and assurance that comes from living in alignment with one's convictions. The Greek word "κατακρίνω" (katakrino) means to judge against or condemn. In the scriptural context, this self-condemnation arises when one's actions are inconsistent with their beliefs. Paul is encouraging believers to live with integrity, ensuring that their actions do not betray their conscience. Historically, this reflects the early church's struggle with legalism and the freedom found in Christ, where believers are called to live by grace rather than by the law.by what he approves The phrase "by what he approves" refers to the personal discernment and approval of one's actions. The Greek word "δοκιμάζω" (dokimazo) means to test, examine, or approve. In the context of <a href="/romans/14.htm">Romans 14</a>, it highlights the importance of personal discernment in matters of conscience. This approval is not based on external validation but on an inner conviction that aligns with God's will. Historically, this reflects the early church's emphasis on personal responsibility and the freedom of conscience, where each believer is called to discern and live out their faith in a way that honors God and edifies the community.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Hast thou faith?--It is with some reluctance that in deference to the union of the four best MSS. we give up the Received text here, and substitute (by the insertion of the relative) "The faith which thou hast, have to thyself before God," i.e., reserve the exhibition of it to the privacy of your own direct communion with God, and do not display it ostentatiously in public where it may do harm. "It is indeed"--the Apostle continues--"a happy thing to have no self-condemnatory scruples of conscience, but, on the other hand, it is fatal to have scruples and to disregard them."In that thing which he alloweth.--In the acts which he permits himself. He is a happy man who can eat what he pleases, and drink what he pleases, without any qualms of conscience to condemn him while he does so.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Hast thou an enlightened faith, showing thee the unimportance of these observances? Do not parade it needlessly before men. Θέλεις μαι δεῖξαι ὄτι τέλειος εϊ καὶ ἀπηρτισμένος μὴ ἐμοὶ δείκνοε ἀλλ ἀρκείτω τὸ συνειδός (Chrysostom). Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Thy weak brother, if he abstains conscientiously, is thus happy; take care that thou art equally so in the exercise of thy freedom; for he that alloweth himself in anything that he is not fully convinced is lawful passes, ipso facto, judgment on himself. <a href="/commentaries/romans/14-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Keep ἔχε (eche) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. your Σὺ (Sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. belief πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. [about such matters] ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. between κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). yourself σεαυτὸν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. [and] ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Blessed [is] μακάριος (makarios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. does not condemn κρίνων (krinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. what ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he approves. δοκιμάζει (dokimazei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1381.htm">Strong's 1381: </a> From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/14-22.htm">Romans 14:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">NT Letters: Romans 14:22 Do you have faith? 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