Romans 14:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 14:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 14:14 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 14:14 — KJV
“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. unclean: Gr. common”
— Romans 14:14 (KJV)
Romans 14:14 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 14:14
“But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.”
Shares key themes with Romans 14:14: lord, nothing, unclean
“But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.”
Shares key themes with Romans 14:14: lord, unclean, any
“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.”
Shares key themes with Romans 14:14: know, unclean, any
“For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. know: or, I am not conscious of any fault”
Shares key themes with Romans 14:14: know, lord, nothing
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Romans 14:14: lord, any, thing
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