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But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for that person it is unclean. <a href="/nlt/romans/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is wrong. <a href="/esv/romans/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. <a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I know and I am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean of itself, except to him reckoning anything to be unclean--to that one it is unclean. <a href="/kjv/romans/14.htm">King James Bible</a> I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/nkjv/romans/14.htm">New King James Version</a> I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/nasb_/romans/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to the one who thinks something is unclean, to that person it is unclean. <a href="/nasb/romans/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/nasb77/romans/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but to him who thinks anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/lsb/romans/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is defiled in itself; but to him who considers anything to be defiled, to him it is defiled. <a href="/amp/romans/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I know and am convinced [as one] in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean [ritually defiled, and unholy] in itself; but [nonetheless] it is unclean to anyone who thinks it is unclean. <a href="/csb/romans/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. Still, to someone who considers a thing to be unclean, to that one it is unclean. <a href="/hcsb/romans/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> (I know and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. Still, to someone who considers a thing to be unclean, to that one it is unclean.) <a href="/asv/romans/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: save that to him who accounteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/cev/romans/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord Jesus has made it clear to me that God considers all foods fit to eat. But if you think some foods are unfit to eat, then for you they are not fit. <a href="/erv/romans/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: save that to him who accounteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/gwt/romans/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord Jesus has given me the knowledge and conviction that no food is unacceptable in and of itself. But it is unacceptable to a person who thinks it is. <a href="/gnt/romans/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> My union with the Lord Jesus makes me certain that no food is of itself ritually unclean; but if you believe that some food is unclean, then it becomes unclean for you. <a href="/isv/romans/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> I know—and have been persuaded by the Lord Jesus—that nothing is unclean in and of itself, but it is unclean to a person who thinks it is unclean. <a href="/net/romans/14.htm">NET Bible</a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean in itself; still, it is unclean to the one who considers it unclean. <a href="/nheb/romans/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/wbt/romans/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean by itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As one who lives in union with the Lord Jesus, I know and am certain that in its own nature no food is 'impure'; but if people regard any food as impure, to them it is.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/romans/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. <a href="/web/romans/14.htm">World English Bible</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I have known, and am persuaded, in the Lord Jesus, that nothing [is] unclean of itself, except to him who is reckoning anything to be unclean—to that one [it is] unclean; <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I know and I am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean of itself, except to him reckoning anything to be unclean--to that one it is unclean. <a href="/ylt/romans/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I have known, and am persuaded, in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself, except to him who is reckoning anything to be unclean -- to that one it is unclean; <a href="/slt/romans/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing common by itself; except to any one reckoning to be common, to that one it is common.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I know, and am confident in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/cpdv/romans/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I know, with confidence in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in and of itself. But to him who considers anything to be unclean, it is unclean to him. <a href="/nabre/romans/14.htm">New American Bible</a> I know and am convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; still, it is unclean for someone who thinks it unclean. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I know, and I have confidence in the LORD Jesus, that nothing unclean comes from him: but to him who believes a thing to be unclean, to him only is it unclean. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For I know and I am persuaded by THE LORD JEHOVAH Yeshua that there is nothing that is defiled in his presence. But to the one who regards anything impure, it is impure to him alone.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself; but if any one thinks that any thing is unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/godbey/romans/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: except to him who considers it unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/haweis/romans/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I know, and am convinced by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who thinketh any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/mace/romans/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I know, being fully assured by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: it is only so to him that thinks it is unclean. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As one who lives in union with the Lord Jesus, I know and am certain that in its own nature no food is 'impure'; but if people regard any food as impure, to them it is. <a href="/worrell/romans/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I know, and have been persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: except that to him who accounts anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/worsley/romans/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I know and have been taught by the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: only to him that thinketh any thing unclean, to him it is unclean. <a href="/parallel/romans/14-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3483" 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> 13Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. 14<a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: Oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I am convinced</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: pepeismai (V-RIM/P-1S) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">fully persuaded</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-NNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">nothing is</a> <a href="/greek/2839.htm" title="2839: koinon (Adj-NNS) -- Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane.">unclean</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GN3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">itself.</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">But if</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizomenō (V-PPM/P-DMS) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">regards</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">something</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2839.htm" title="2839: koinon (Adj-NNS) -- Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane.">unclean,</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinō (DPro-DMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">then for him</a> <a href="/greek/2839.htm" title="2839: koinon (Adj-NNS) -- Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane.">it is unclean.</a> 15If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.…<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="/acts/10-15.htm">Acts 10:15</a> The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">1 Corinthians 8:4-13</a> So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one. / For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. ... <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a> “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him, / because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.) <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4-5</a> For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. <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="/titus/1-15.htm">Titus 1:15</a> To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled. <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16-17</a> Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">1 Corinthians 10:25-31</a> Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” / If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. ... <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Galatians 5:13</a> For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. <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="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a> Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. <a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a> And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. <a href="/leviticus/11-1.htm">Leviticus 11:1-47</a> The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, / “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: / You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/14-3.htm">Deuteronomy 14:3-21</a> You must not eat any detestable thing. / These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, / the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. ... <a href="/ezekiel/4-14.htm">Ezekiel 4:14</a> “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteems any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.and am.<a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Acts 10:28</a> And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.that there.<a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Romans 14:2,20</a> For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs… <a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm">1 Corinthians 10:25</a> Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:<a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4</a> For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:unclean.<a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Acts 10:14,15</a> But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean… <a href="/acts/11-8.htm">Acts 11:8,9</a> But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth… to him it.<a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Romans 14:23</a> And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.<a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">1 Corinthians 8:7,10</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Considers</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Esteemeth</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Except</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Food</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/acts/11-9.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Reckons</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Save</a> <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Thinks</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/1-26.htm">Considers</a> <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/job/41-27.htm">Esteemeth</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Except</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Food</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">Impure</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Persuaded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Reckons</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">Thinks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-17.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Union</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'; 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This phrase highlights the authority of Christ in shaping Paul's beliefs. The phrase "in the Lord Jesus" indicates that Paul's understanding is not based on human wisdom but on divine revelation. This reflects the broader New Testament teaching that Christ is the ultimate authority on matters of faith and practice (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>). Paul's confidence is reminiscent of his earlier statements in Romans, where he emphasizes living by faith (<a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a>).that nothing is unclean in itself Here, Paul addresses the issue of ceremonial cleanliness, a significant concern in Jewish law. In the Old Testament, certain foods and practices were deemed unclean (Leviticus 11). However, in the New Covenant, these ceremonial laws are fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18-19</a>, <a href="/acts/10-15.htm">Acts 10:15</a>). Paul asserts that, in essence, all creation is good, as God originally declared in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. This statement challenges the Jewish dietary laws and reflects the freedom believers have in Christ, emphasizing that external rituals do not define one's purity before God.But if anyone regards something as unclean Paul acknowledges the subjective nature of personal convictions. While he is convinced of the inherent cleanness of all things, he recognizes that not all believers share this understanding. This reflects the diverse backgrounds of the early church, which included both Jewish and Gentile believers. The cultural and religious backgrounds of these groups influenced their views on what was considered clean or unclean. Paul’s approach is pastoral, showing sensitivity to the conscience of weaker believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">1 Corinthians 8:7-13</a>).then for him it is unclean This phrase underscores the importance of individual conscience in the life of a believer. Paul teaches that if a person believes something to be unclean, then acting against that belief would be sinful for them. This principle is rooted in the broader biblical teaching that faith and conscience are integral to one's relationship with God (<a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Romans 14:23</a>). It highlights the personal nature of faith and the need for believers to act according to their convictions, while also respecting the convictions of others. This approach fosters unity and love within the diverse body of Christ (<a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is addressing the church in Rome, providing guidance on how to handle disputes over dietary laws and practices. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were experiencing tension over differing views on dietary restrictions and other cultural practices. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_jesus.htm">The Lord Jesus</a> Central to Paul's argument, as Paul is convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is inherently unclean, emphasizing the authority of Christ in matters of conscience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_christian_liberty.htm">Understanding Christian Liberty</a> Believers have freedom in Christ regarding dietary laws, as nothing is inherently unclean. This liberty should be exercised with a clear conscience and respect for others' beliefs. <a href="/topical/r/respecting_others'_consciences.htm">Respecting Others' Consciences</a> While one may have freedom, it is crucial to respect the convictions of others. If someone considers something unclean, it is unclean for them, and we should act in love and sensitivity. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The church is called to unity despite diverse backgrounds and practices. Differences in non-essential matters should not divide the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_personal_conviction.htm">The Role of Personal Conviction</a> Personal conviction plays a significant role in how we live out our faith. Each believer must be fully convinced in their own mind and act according to their conscience. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_christ.htm">The Authority of Christ</a> Our understanding of what is clean or unclean is rooted in the authority of Christ, who has declared all foods clean. Our focus should be on living a life that honors Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 14</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_14_14_contradict_leviticus.htm">Romans 14:14 – If nothing is inherently unclean, does this contradict Levitical dietary laws in the Old Testament? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_idol_food.htm">What does the Bible say about food offered to idols?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_pork.htm">What is the Bible's stance on eating pork?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_leviticus_and_acts_11_9_differ.htm">How do we account for the apparent inconsistency between the strict Jewish dietary laws in Leviticus and the acceptance of all foods in Acts 11:9? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) I know, and am persuaded.--The Apostle clearly identifies himself with the less scrupulous party. For one of his intense penetration and grasp on the realities of things, any other position was impossible. But while these essential features in the Apostle's character find the noblest expression, we cannot but note his attitude of gentle forbearance towards those whose faith is less deep and less robust than his own. This comes out especially in that pathetic and pregnant appeal, "Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died."By the Lord Jesus.--Rather, in the Lord Jesus. A solemn form of asseveration. The Apostle is speaking from the very depths of his Christian consciousness as one who knows that he has himself put on the Spirit of Christ.To him that esteemeth.--This would mean, in philosophical language, that the quality of uncleanness was not an objective property in the thing itself, but a subjective quality in the mind of the person regarding it as such. Still, this subjective quality is for the individual a real one, and should be treated as real. (Comp. <a href="/mark/7-15.htm" title="There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.">Mark 7:15</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus (I myself know it; my very faith in Jesus carries to me the conviction of it; I do not hesitate to declare my own decided view, that the scruples of these weak brethren are unfounded) that there is nothing unclean of itself (cf. <a href="/matthew/15-11.htm">Matthew 15:11</a>; <a href="/mark/7-18.htm">Mark 7:18</a>; <a href="/acts/10-15.htm">Acts 10:15</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">1 Timothy 4:4</a>); save that to him who accounteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. To him it becomes defiling, because partaking of it defiles his conscience (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-7.htm">1 Corinthians 8:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/romans/14-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I am convinced Οἶδα (Oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. fully persuaded πέπεισμαι (pepeismai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. in 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. [the] Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. nothing [is] οὐδὲν (ouden) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. unclean κοινὸν (koinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2839.htm">Strong's 2839: </a> Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane. in δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. itself. ἑαυτοῦ (heautou) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. But if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [anyone] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. regards λογιζομένῳ (logizomenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. something τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. as εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. unclean, κοινὸν (koinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2839.htm">Strong's 2839: </a> Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane. [then] for him ἐκείνῳ (ekeinō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. [it is] unclean. κοινόν (koinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2839.htm">Strong's 2839: </a> Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/14-14.htm">Romans 14:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/14-14.htm">NT Letters: Romans 14:14 I know and am persuaded (Rom. 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