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To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. <a href="/nlt/romans/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. <a href="/esv/romans/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/bsb/romans/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Who are you, judging another's servant? To the own master he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to uphold him. <a href="/kjv/romans/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/nkjv/romans/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/nasb_/romans/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/nasb/romans/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/nasb77/romans/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and stand he will, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/lsb/romans/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/amp/romans/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? Before his own master he stands [approved] or falls [out of favor]. And he [who serves the Master—the Lord] will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/csb/romans/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Who are you to judge another’s household servant? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand, because the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/hcsb/romans/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Who are you to criticize another&#8217s household slave? Before his own Lord he stands or falls. And he will stand. For the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/asv/romans/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand; for the Lord hath power to make him stand. <a href="/cev/romans/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> What right do you have to criticize someone else's servants? Only their Lord can decide if they are doing right, and the Lord will make sure that they do right. <a href="/erv/romans/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand; for the Lord hath power to make him stand. <a href="/gwt/romans/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Who are you to criticize someone else's servant? The Lord will determine whether his servant has been successful. The servant will be successful because the Lord makes him successful. <a href="/gnt/romans/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Who are you to judge the servants of someone else? It is their own Master who will decide whether they succeed or fail. And they will succeed, because the Lord is able to make them succeed. <a href="/isv/romans/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Who are you to criticize someone else's servant? He stands or falls before his own Lord—and stand he will, because the Lord makes him stand. <a href="/msb/romans/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Who are you to judge someone else?s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/net/romans/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Who are you to pass judgment on another's servant? Before his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/nheb/romans/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Who are you who judge another's servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for the Lord has power to make him stand. <a href="/wbt/romans/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth: and he shall be held up: for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Who are you that you should find fault with the servant of another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. But stand he will; for the Master can give him power to stand. <a href="/web/romans/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Who are you who judge another’s servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You—who are you that are judging another’s domestic [affairs]? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/blb/romans/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Who are you, judging another's servant? To the own master he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to uphold him. <a href="/ylt/romans/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thou -- who art thou that art judging another's domestic? to his own master he doth stand or fall; and he shall be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/slt/romans/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who art thou judging another's servant? to his own lord he stands or falls. And he shall be made to stand: for God is powerful to make him stand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? To his own lord he standeth or falleth. And he shall stand: for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/cpdv/romans/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Who are you to judge the servant of another? He stands or falls by his own Lord. But he shall stand. For God is able to make him stand. <a href="/nabre/romans/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Who are you to pass judgment on someone else’s servant? Before his own master he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who are you to judge another man’s servant? for if he is a success, he is a success to his master; and if he is a failure, he is a failure to his master. As for his success, he will succeed for it is in the power of his master to make him succeed. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Who are you to judge a Servant who is not yours? For if he stands, he stands to his Master, and if he falls, he falls to his Master, for it is appointed to his Master to be able to establish him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Who are you that judge another man's servant? To his own master he stands or falls; indeed, he shall stand, for God is able to make him stand.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Who art thou judging another man's servant? to his own master he stands or falls: but he shall stand; for God is able to make him stand. <a href="/haweis/romans/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Who art thou that judgest another man?s servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth; but he shall be established: for God is able to establish him. <a href="/mace/romans/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who art thou that judgest the domestick of another? his staying or removal depends solely upon his master: yea, he shall be fixed: for God is able to establish him. <a href="/wey/romans/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Who are you that you should find fault with the servant of another? Whether he stands or falls is a matter which concerns his own master. But stand he will; for the Master can give him power to stand. <a href="/worrell/romans/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Who are you that judge another's servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. But he shall be made to stand; for the Lord is able to make him stand. <a href="/worsley/romans/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? To his own master he standeth or falleth: yea, he shall be established; for God is able to establish him. <a href="/parallel/romans/14-4.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=3380" 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 Liberty</a> …3The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him. 4<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">to judge</a> <a href="/greek/245.htm" title="245: allotrion (Adj-AMS) -- From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile.">someone else’s</a> <a href="/greek/3610.htm" title="3610: oiketēn (N-AMS) -- A household servant. From oikeo; a fellow resident, i.e. Menial domestic.">servant?</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.">To his</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idiō (Adj-DMS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own</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.">master</a> <a href="/greek/4739.htm" title="4739: stēkei (V-PIA-3S) -- To stand fast, stand firm, persevere. From the perfect tense of histemi; to be stationary, i.e. to persevere.">he stands</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: piptei (V-PIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">falls.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stathēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">he will stand,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</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</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1414.htm" title="1414: dynatei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient.">is able</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">to make him stand.</a> 5One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.…<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="/james/4-12.htm">James 4:12</a> There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? <a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a> “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">1 Corinthians 4:3-5</a> I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. / My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. / Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Luke 6:37</a> Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/colossians/2-16.htm">Colossians 2:16</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. <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="/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="/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_peter/4-5.htm">1 Peter 4:5</a> But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36</a> But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. <a href="/john/21-22.htm">John 21:22</a> Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!” <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who are you that judge another man's servant? to his own master he stands or falls. Yes, he shall be held up: for God is able to make him stand.Who.<a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Acts 11:17</a> Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?<a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4,5</a> For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord… <a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11,12</a> Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge… he shall.<a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Romans 14:3</a> Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.<a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Romans 11:23</a> And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a> Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,for.<a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29</a> He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Concerns</a> <a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">Domestic</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/20-18.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Find</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Held</a> <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Holden</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Judgest</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/6-14.htm">Master</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/john/3-29.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Concerns</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">Domestic</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Find</a> <a href="/romans/14-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">Held</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-22.htm">Holden</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Judgest</a> <a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Master</a> <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Upheld</a> <a href="/romans/14-8.htm">Whether</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 challenges the reader to consider their position in relation to others within the Christian community. In the Roman context, servants were common, and their loyalty was to their own masters, not to outsiders. This reflects the broader biblical principle found in <a href="/matthew/7.htm">Matthew 7:1</a>, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." The idea is that judgment belongs to God, who is the ultimate master of all. This echoes the teaching of Jesus, who emphasized mercy and understanding over judgment. The cultural context of the Roman church, which included both Jewish and Gentile believers, often led to disputes over practices and observances, making this admonition particularly relevant.To his own master he stands or falls. This phrase underscores the accountability each believer has to God alone. In the historical context, a servant's success or failure was determined by their master, not by external opinions. This reflects the biblical theme of divine sovereignty, where God is the ultimate judge of human actions. Theologically, this aligns with <a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4-5</a>, where Paul states that it is the Lord who judges him, not human courts. This serves as a reminder that believers should focus on their relationship with God rather than being concerned with the judgments of others.And he will stand, This assurance speaks to the security and stability that comes from being under God's authority. Theologically, it reflects the doctrine of perseverance, where God sustains and upholds believers. This is consistent with <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a>, which speaks of God being able to keep believers from falling. The phrase offers comfort and confidence that, despite human weaknesses, God's power ensures the believer's steadfastness.for the Lord is able to make him stand. This final phrase emphasizes God's omnipotence and grace. It highlights the belief that it is not by human effort but by divine enablement that one remains faithful. This is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>, where Paul expresses confidence that God will complete the good work He began in believers. It also points to the transformative power of God's grace, which is sufficient to uphold and strengthen believers in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, addressing the Christian community in Rome. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_christians.htm">Roman Christians</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were experiencing tensions over differing practices and beliefs. 3. <a href="/topical/s/servant.htm">Servant</a> A metaphorical reference to believers, emphasizing their relationship to God as their master. 4. <a href="/topical/m/master.htm">Master</a> Refers to God, who is the ultimate judge and authority over each believer. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Jesus Christ, who empowers believers to stand firm in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_judgment.htm">Avoiding Judgment</a> As believers, we are called to refrain from judging others, recognizing that each person is accountable to God alone. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_authority.htm">Recognizing God's Authority</a> Understanding that God is the ultimate authority and judge helps us to focus on our own walk with Him rather than critiquing others. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_faith.htm">Encouragement in Faith</a> The assurance that the Lord is able to make us stand should encourage us to trust in His power and grace in our lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> In a diverse body of believers, we should strive for unity by respecting different practices and convictions, knowing that God is at work in each person. <a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a> Each believer is responsible for their own relationship with God, and should focus on living faithfully according to His guidance.<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/what_happens_to_those_unaware_of_christ.htm">What is the fate of those unaware of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_14_promote_moral_relativism.htm">Romans 14 (entire chapter) – Does this chapter’s emphasis on personal conviction over collective rules lead to moral relativism within the church?</a> <a href="/q/judge_others_(matt_7_1_vs._john_7_24).htm">Should we judge others? (Matthew 7:1 vs. John 7:24)</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_head_coverings.htm">What does the Bible say about wearing head coverings?</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>(4) Who art thou?--This is addressed to the weak. The Apostle indignantly challenges his right to judge. That right belongs to another tribunal, before which the conduct of the stronger Christian will not be condemned but approved and upheld.He standeth or falleth.--It seems most in accordance with what precedes to take this of judicial condemnation or approval from the Master whom he serves--i.e., Christ.Holden up.--The same word as that in the clause following, and similar to that in the clause preceding--"Made to stand."God is able to make him stand.--The true reading here is "the Lord"--i.e., Christ; the word is the same as "his Master" above. "Make him stand" seems to be still judicial. "Secure his acquittal," but with reference to his previous course of conduct on which that acquittal is grounded. The trial is not necessarily reserved for the last day, but is rather the judgment which Christ may be supposed at any moment to pass upon His servants. If they can sustain this judgment, it is only because His grace has enabled them so to act as not to be condemned by it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? (observe the emphatic position of σὺ) to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand: for the Lord (better supported than God, as in the Textus Receptus) is able (or, has power) to make him stand. The standing or falling here spoken of may be taken to mean standing firm in, or falling from, a state of grace (cf. <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20, 22</a>), rather than acceptance or rejection at the last judgment. "For God is able," etc., seems to require this meaning. The non-abstainer's freedom does not endanger his position; for God is powerful to sustain him, and to God alone he is accountable. <a href="/commentaries/romans/14-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Who τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <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. you 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. to judge 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. someone else’s ἀλλότριον (allotrion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_245.htm">Strong's 245: </a> From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. servant? οἰκέτην (oiketēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3610.htm">Strong's 3610: </a> A household servant. From oikeo; a fellow resident, i.e. Menial domestic. To [his] 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. own ἰδίῳ (idiō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. master 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. he stands στήκει (stēkei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4739.htm">Strong's 4739: </a> To stand fast, stand firm, persevere. From the perfect tense of histemi; to be stationary, i.e. to persevere. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. falls. πίπτει (piptei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. And δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he will stand, σταθήσεται (stathēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the 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. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative 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. is able δυνατεῖ (dynatei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1414.htm">Strong's 1414: </a> To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient. to make him stand. στῆσαι (stēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/14-4.htm">Romans 14:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">NT Letters: Romans 14:4 Who are you who judge another's servant? (Rom. 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