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Romans 14:1-4
Paul urges the stronger believers to welcome those 'weak in faith' without contempt or passing judgment because each person belongs ultimately to God (Rom 14:1-4); interpreters commonly read 'weak' either as scrupulous Jewish Christians or more broadly as believers guided by a sensitive conscience.
Meaning in context
Paul urges the stronger believers to welcome those 'weak in faith' without contempt or passing judgment because each person belongs ultimately to God (Rom 14:1-4); interpreters commonly read 'weak' either as scrupulous Jewish Christians or more broadly as believers guided by a sensitive conscience.
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Receive the Weak, Don't Judge
Paul urges the stronger believers to welcome those 'weak in faith' without contempt or passing judgment because each person belongs ultimately to God (Rom 14:1-4); interpreters commonly read 'weak' either as scrupulous Jewish Christians or more broadly as believers guided by a sensitive conscience.
Scripture Text
Movement
The gospel announced to Rome
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Imperial capital and gospel letter
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Apostolic Age
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Thesis
Paul urges the stronger believers to welcome those 'weak in faith' without contempt or passing judgment because each person belongs ultimately to God (Rom 14:1-4); interpreters commonly read 'weak' either as scrupulous Jewish Christians or more broadly as believers guided by a sensitive conscience.