Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament. This direction pertains to the subject under discussion, and not to any other. “I’ve been misbehaving, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me,” he complained. 4 … You have crushed that which was individual in them, their own views. 5. Paul’s letter to the *Romans. Each one should act as he thinks right. Copyright StatementThe New John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Modernised and adapted for the computer by Larry Pierce of Online Bible. 471 ( κρίνω δʼ ἄφθονον ὄλβον), Suppl. κρίνει ἡμέραν παρ ̓ ἡμέραν ( εἶναι), judges one day (to be) before another, (i.e., better,) κρίνει πᾶσαν ἡμέραν ( εἶναι ἡμέραν), to be a day, and nothing more. They did it as a matter of respect to him and his institutions, to promote his glory, and to advance his kingdom. Title Page. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. "But if we allow absolute freedom of thought and expression we do not produce any clear ideas on any subject, only a chaos of opinions—as, for example, on the subject of Liberty." "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". If some Christians deem them to be for edification, and suppose that their piety will be promoted by observing the days which commemorate the birth, and death, and temptations of the Lord Jesus, they are not to be reproached or opposed in their celebration. Let the heart be filled with a sincere desire to “honor the Lord Jesus,” and the Christian Sabbath will be reverenced, and devoted to the purposes of piety. "Haldane's Exposition on the Epistle to the Romans and Hebrews". Here too, as in the case of an adiaphoron, no more than in Romans 14:2, an objective decision, who is or is not in the right; but rather for both parties only the requisite injunction, namely, that each should have a complete assurance of faith as to the rightness of his conduct, without which persuasion the consciousness of the fulfilment of duty is lacking, and consequently the adiaphoron becomes sinful (Romans 14:20; Romans 14:23). A second instance is given—scruples as to the observance of days. "The Bible Study New Testament". II. The appointment of those days had a special reference “to the Jews.” They were designed to keep them as a separate people, and to prepare the nation for the “reality,” of which their rites were but the shadow. Unity among Christians So that as all his eating of vegetable food is a holy fast, (Matthew 3:4,) so all his days are, in his mysticism, holy sabbaths. Let every man he fully persuaded in his own mind. Is their design ever to promote his honor, and to advance in the knowledge of him, by “neglecting” his holy day? Let it be noted that the Greek word accurately twice rendered esteemeth expresses in both cases precisely the same state of mind. See this subject discussed in the second chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians. Romans 13:12 may be rendered in the same manner, "So then every one of us must give account of himself to God." Is their design ever to promote his honor, and to advance in the knowledge of him, by "neglecting" his holy day? (1) the discussion had reference only to the special customs of the “Jews,” to the rites and practices which “they” would attempt to impose on the Gentiles, and not to any questions which might arise among Christians as “Christians.” The inquiry pertained to “meats,” and festival observances among the Jews, and to their scruples about partaking of the food offered to idols, etc. Very often they ask to have settled by reason what really is a matter of feeling. 1832. And yet a man may sin in that wherein he is fully persuaded he sinneth not. The occasion of offence would be more frequent in the matter of eating and drinking, Another esteemeth every day alike; lit., ‘judgeth every day.’. In some cases what a passage does not state is more important than what it explicitly states. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. III. TEXT: BIB | AUDIO: MISLR - MISC - DAVIS - FOCHT | VIDEO: BIB - COMM. Romans 14. Let every man be fully persuaded] It is a safe rule, Quod dubites ne feceris, In doubtful cases be sure to take the surer side. Could you comment about that chapter? 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/vnt/romans-14.html. * Whatever is not from faith is sin: Paul does not mean that all the actions of unbelievers are sinful. ; and there is no more propriety in supposing that the subject of the Lord‘s day is introduced here than that he advances principles respecting “baptism” and “the Lord‘s supper.”. "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged". Study the bible online using commentary on Romans 14 and more! Paul did not here place himself upon either side of such a question and refrained utterly from making it a matter of faith. Now, these things, being believed, are a ground of the idea of liberty I have put forward. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". On the other side, the believing Gentile was of opinion, that the difference in days under the Old Testament was now ceased, and he (the text says) esteemed or approved of all days. Rob Bell errs greatly in that the Greek word ‘aionion’ is used 50 times to describe the eternal life of the believer (John 3:15-16, 10:28, Romans 5:21, 6:23) and it is used repeatedly to describe God’s eternal nature (Romans 16:26, 1 Timothy 6:16, Hebrews 9:14). Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. Such we know was the fact in the apostolic church, even among those who agreed in the observance of the first day of the week. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind. 1983-1999. As the law of Moses not only made a distinction between meats as clean and unclean, but also prescribed the observance of certain days as religious festivals, the Jewish converts were as scrupulous with regard to this latter point as the former. Today the idea that by observing a certain day we please God more than we would if we did not is quite common. Romans 14. Some Christians, therefore, thought it incumbent on them to observe these days; others were of a contrary opinion. The time is spent in lamenting past sins which ought to be spent in attending to present duties; the heart is given up to fears which ought to be given up to God; weak regret takes the place of vigorous resolution; longings for a sense of God's presence, or for a sense of our own love, fill up our souls when we ought to be proving our love by the proof which He has named, that is, keeping His commandments. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". Alike is inserted. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Gentile Christians, on the other hand, more easily accepted the Christian teaching that all time is holy, every day of the week being sacred to the child of God; and thus, in that way, he esteemed "every day alike." Dedication to Simon Grynaeus. I have an intellect, heart, character, and life of my own, modified by circumstances and by the influences of others, but my own; and I have a body of thought as the result of this, which I have a more absolute right to than I have to my property, and which I am bound to express by a stronger duty than that which binds me to my property. S. A. Brooke, The Fight of Faith, p. 118. Throughout the Letter to the Romans Paul emphasizes God’s total claim on the believer; see note on Rom 1:1. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. He that according to his light doth either eat or not eat such meats, keep or not keep such days, intends or designs it as an act of obedience to God; praying for, and giving thanks unto Almighty God for his acceptance. The word "be fully persuaded" denotes the highest conviction, not a matter of opinion or prejudice, but a matter on which the mind is made up by examination; see Romans 4:21; 2 Timothy 4:5. and the feast of tabernacles, especially the last and great day of the feast, and the day of Pentecost; also one day in a month above others, the first day of the month, or new moon; and one day in a week, the seventh day sabbath: now there were some, who thought that the laws respecting these days were still in force, particularly the latter, and therefore esteemed it above another: but let it be observed, that the man that did so was one that was weak in faith; the same man that ate herbs, because he would not be guilty of violating those laws, which ordered a distinction of meats to be observed, the same weak man esteemed one day above another, imagining the laws concerning the distinction of days were still obligatory, not rightly understanding the doctrine of Christian liberty, or freedom from the yoke of the ceremonial law: another esteemeth every day alike; that is, one that is strong in faith, and has a greater degree of the knowledge of the Gospel, and of evangelical liberty, knows that the distinction of days, as well as of meats, is taken away, since the word was made flesh, and tabernacled among us, Christ the passover is sacrificed for us, the firstfruits of the Spirit have been received, and light by the church from the sun of righteousness, and Christ the true sabbath and rest is come; and therefore, being firmly persuaded there is no more holiness in days than there is in places, has the same regard for one day as another. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. Author: Ángel Manuel Rodríguez. Let every man be fully persuaded - With respect to the propriety or non-propriety of keeping the above festivals, let every man act from the plenary conviction of his own mind; there is a sufficient latitude allowed: all may be fully satisfied. 6 He who observes the day, observes it for the Lord, and he who eats, [] does so for the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who eats not, for the Lord he does not eat, and gives thanks to God. But this motive never yet influenced a Sabbath-breaker. Moreover, what he had said on the point of food might so readily of itself find its application in an analogous manner to the question of days, that an entering into equal detail in regard to both points was not required. 1865-1868. That the Sabbath is of lasting obligation may be reasonably concluded from its institution (see the note on Genesis 2:3;) and from its typical reference. This ends the Commentaries on Romans 14:5. Paul admonishes the saints at Rome to receive the "weak in the faith" and not to sit in judgment of them (verse 1). St. John Chrysostom observes that St. Paul did not wish the weak to be left to their own judgment in this, as in a point of no consequence; but that they should wait for a time. "The Adam Clarke Commentary". If some Christians deem them to be for edification, and suppose that their piety will be promoted by observing the days which commemorate the birth, and death, and temptations of the Lord Jesus, they are not to be reproached or opposed in their celebration. Hofmann). BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. We are all liable at various times to be troubled with perplexities about our duty, not because we find it hard or unpleasant, but because we cannot clearly see our way, and this perplexity sometimes amounts to something like darkness, and causes much fear. Hence Paul requires this to be adopted, — that the will of God is to preside over all our actions. aliquid probare, eligere, comp. Commentary on Romans Rosscup : This is a much-respected 746-pp. Romans 14:5. Epist.). BibliographyHaydock, George Leo. Another looked upon them truly as abrogated by Christ. BibliographyPoole, Matthew, "Commentary on Romans 14:5". One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. At first blush, Romans 14:5-6 seems to say that it makes no difference to God which days we keep holy. Words in boxes are from the Bible. In view of the make up of the church of the Romans this had necessarily mainly to do with the question of the Sabbath which all Jewish Christians and their adherents would have observed according to custom, but which had no significance for out and out Gentiles. (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. in the moral consciousness of his own reason (Romans 7:23), therefore, independently of others’ judgment, assured in himself of the motives of action. νοῦς does not signify the opinion of the mind, but the mind itself.— πληροφορείσθαι, to be borne along with full satisfaction [lit. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.. a. Wesley's Notes for Romans 14:5. II. (6) Another example of the difference of days according to the law. Arnold, Sermons, vol. ADAM CLARKE'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - ROMANS 14 Romans 13 - Romans 15 >> - HELP - FB - TWITTER - GR VIDEOS - GR FORUMS - GR YOUTUBE . The Jewish church living in Jerusalem and Judea would certainly not want to be seen as Sabbath breakers and would thus continue to observe the Sabbath. Let every man be fully persuaded — That a thing is lawful, before he does it. Romans 14:5. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/romans-14.html. But the main bulk of the problem would lie between those who observed the Sabbath, as well as the first day of the week and those who merely observed the first day of the week, the day of resurrection (John 20:19; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:2; compare the Didache Romans 14:1). Romans 14:5 “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day. Between day, &c. Still observing the sabbaths and festivals of the law. See this subject discussed in the second chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians.Every day alike - The word “alike” is not in the original, and it may convey an idea which the apostle did not design. He knows that the best and highest view of the idea will in the end prevail, and that the more liberty of discussion he gives, even of evil and dangerous opinions, the sooner will the solution be arrived at. Was this ever done by those who disregard the Christian Sabbath? "Commentary on Romans 14:5". 1999-2014. esteemeth = judgeth. Was this ever done by those who disregard the Christian Sabbath? https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/romans-14.html. I. This is proved by the context of the entire chapter. Paul was dealing here with an utterly different question, that of the Jewish holy days, such as various sabbaths. BibliographyBurkitt, William. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. Every man is to examine them for himself, and act accordingly. BibliographyBeza, Theodore. And that is true enough. Compare Romans 14:23. Text: Comments.1 ¶ Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. BibliographyAlford, Henry. Their life is dull, their thoughts conventional, and they become in after life only one addition the more to the rolled pebbles on the beach of society. AGAIN WE ARE DEALING WITH A PRACTICE, A PRACTICE THAT PAUL DOES NOT CORRECT! Romans 14:5 » Romans 14:4. by Grant | Apr 15, 2014 | Romans | 1 comment. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hal/romans-14.html. The Expositor's Greek Testament. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ebc/romans-14.html. The only inquiry was, whether it was proper to add to that the observance of the Jewish Sabbaths, and days of festivals and fasts. (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. But in abstaining from what they thought to be unlawful, they evidenced piety, as it would have been a proof of presumption and contempt, had they done anything contrary to the dictates of conscience. Romans 14:5 One man esteems ... Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. It is an interesting question, what indication is here found of the observance or non-observance of a day of obligation in the apostolic times. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.’. Mem. And if any man is disposed to plead "this passage" as an excuse for violating the Sabbath, and devoting it to pleasure or gain, let him quote it "just as it is," that is, let "him neglect the Sabbath from a conscientious desire to honor Jesus Christ." For a father to do that for his child is bad enough—for a state or a church to do it for a large number of their subjects is worse still; and whenever this liberty is repressed by force of arms, those who do it are fighting against God. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind. Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. p. 153 ff.) Some Christians believe that we should behave differently on Sunday, during Lent, or on some other "religious" day. On κρίνειν τι, in the sense of to declare oneself for something, i.e. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/romans-14.html. 4 Who are you to judge another’s servant? This is the opposite of the situation that Paul pictured in the previous illustration. He does not praise the overly sensitive conscience of the weak, nor does he condemn it. Renewal 1960. Reference is made here to the Jewish institutions, and especially their festivals; such as the passover, pentecost, feast of tabernacles, new moons, jubilee, etc. There is no intrinsic value to the day itself, only the honor which the Christian gives it. This direction pertains to the subject under discussion, and not to any other. In Romans 14:1—15:13, Paul addresses this issue. One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike: there were differences in the church of Rome about the observation of days, as well as the choice of meats; and in this he endeavours an accommodation as well as in the other. "You can commit adulterly as long as you are fully assured in your own mind?". Again the reason the weaker brother observes the day is immaterial. Romans 14 tackles an issue as relevant for the modern church as it was for Roman believers in Paul's era. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dun/romans-14.html. Being justified by faith he has peace with God. 46. See this subject discussed in the second chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/romans-14.html. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". (d) That he may say in his conscience that he knows and is persuaded by Jesus Christ, that nothing is unclean of itself: and this persuasion must be grounded upon the word of God. 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. The question has been agitated whether the apostle intends in this to include the Christian Sabbath. The point is to identify the standards, focus on your responsibility and encourage others. He had spoken before of scruples in the choice of meats; he now adds another example of difference, that is, as to days; and both these arose from Judaism. This is a very important question in regard to the Lord‘s day. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". This is a clear point, but it is one of much practical importance. The central issue during the apostolic times were circumcision, eating foods sacrificed to idols, keeping ceremonial feasts and holy days (including the rest days of those festivals). You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. Romans 15:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:5, NIV: "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had," Romans 15:5, ESV: "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus," Romans 15:5, KJV: "Now the God of patience … And the only way to avoid it is always to press the gaze of our consciences towards God and God's will rather than towards ourselves. This refers to the Jewish feast and fast days still observed by the weak in faith. When the Messiah came, the passover, the feast of tabernacles, and the other special festivals of the Jews, of course vanished, and it is perfectly clear that the apostles never intended to inculcate their observance on the Gentile converts. We are told, in order to prove its indefiniteness, that it has meant different things to different people and at different times, and that, if you ask a number of persons, they will give different explanations of it according to their prejudices or desires. First, he deals with differences of opinion regarding rules about food and days (14:1-12). (1) the discussion had reference only to the special customs of the “Jews,” to the rites and practices which “they” would attempt to impose on the Gentiles, and not to any questions which might arise among Christians as “Christians.” The inquiry pertained to “meats,” and festival observances among the Jews, and to their scruples about partaking of the food offered to idols, etc. The Apostle decides nothing; leaving every man’s own mind to guide him in the point. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/ice/romans-14.html. BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". Used by permission of Broadman Press (Southern Baptist Sunday School Board). It is sometimes a doubt about the past, whether we have done right, and sometimes about the present, whether we are in the right way, and sometimes about the future, what we are henceforward to do. That the apostle did not mean to say that it was a matter of indifference whether it should be kept as holy, or devoted to business or amusement, is plain from the following considerations. he sets his judgment on day before day, i.e. And if English parents were all to follow the same plan, or if English children did not continually break through this plan, our society would soon sink into the prolonged infancy of a society like that of China, and all the progress of the nation and of the race of man, so far as England sets it forward, be stopped. He should not, in such matters, be forced to follow another’s conscience, but should be permitted, in the exercise of his inalienable right, to follow his own. Romans 14:5. πᾶσαν ἡμέραν) πᾶσαν ἡμέραν κρίνει ἡμέραν, another judges every day a day. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". A second difference of opinion is not cited. One man esteemeth - Greek “judgeth” κρίνει krineiThe word is here properly translated “esteemeth;” compare Acts 13:46; Acts 16:15. BibliographyConstable, Thomas. -the setting apart a day for God was right, as long as it met the above condition. One observes the Jewish feasts and fasts, the other does not. It is for purposes of business, gain, war, amusement, dissipation, visiting, crime. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/sbc/romans-14.html. Paul contrasts the person that eats meat with the one that “eats only vegetables” (v2). 1870. ἕκαστος κ. τ. See Raphelius, Doddridge, and Bennet's Appendix to his Irenicum, p. 120, &c. BibliographyCoke, Thomas. Consider also the following citation from The Epistle of Barnabas (early 2nd century AD), where he declares. Although the word "conscience" does not appear in this chapter, it is nevertheless, in a sense, the subject of it, a subject of surpassing importance to every child of God. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. Saved For Later; Read Later Language Afrikaans Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Kiswahili Nederlands Polski Srpski Tahiti. Romans 14:5 REV and Commentary - One person judges one day to be above another day, while another judges every day alike. This was the case with the “Jews” uniformly, who regarded the days of their festivals, and fasts, and Sabbaths as especially sacred, and who would retain, to no inconsiderable degree, their former views, even after they became converted to Christianity.Another “esteemeth - That is, the “Gentile” Christian. "Family Bible New Testament". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pet/romans-14.html. Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s: From beginning to end, our lives are to be dedicated to God. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". "Commentary on Romans 14:5". But gradually emphasis elsewhere turned to the first day of the week. This is the general principle on which Christians are called to act in relation to festival days and fasts in the church. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". Romans 14:5-12 English Standard Version (ESV). https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hmc/romans-14.html. The word “be fully persuaded” denotes the highest conviction, not a matter of opinion or prejudice, but a matter on which the mind is made up by examination; see Romans 4:21; 2 Timothy 4:5. 4. "Commentary on Romans 14:5". I. 1863-1878. I do not see how the passage can be otherwise understood. One day above another — As new moons, and other Jewish festivals. κρίνει ἡμ. A full persuasion must be had, but it is not sufficient to make an action good or lawful. Scruples or difficulties which come in the way of duty are of the wrong kind; they are perversions of conscience, and they require a satisfaction which we have no right to ask. 1. If any one day in the week were invested with the sacred character of the Sabbath, it would have been wholly impossible for the Apostle to commend or uphold the man who judged all days worthy of equal honour,—who as in Romans 14:6 paid no regard to the (any) day. Romans 14:5-6 Live By One's Conscience trains the individual believer to live by self-control with respect to how he might think of another. 14:1-6 Differences of opinion prevailed even among the immediate followers of Christ and their disciples. This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/romans-14.html. Living by one's conscience should be a common not rare habit of Christians. We do not believe that the ten commandments (God's moral laws) were abolished at the cross. On major issues, God's Word is clear. Nor did St. Paul attempt to end them. So that the meaning is, "Let him go on in his own way, without impediment:—let every man enjoy his own sentiments freely in these things." BibliographyEdwards, Justin. (2) the “Lord‘s day” was doubtless observed by “all” Christians, whether converted from Jews or Gentiles; see 1 Corinthians 16:2; Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10; compare the notes at John 20:26. If some Christians deem them to be for edification, and suppose that their piety will be promoted by observing the days which commemorate the birth, and death, and temptations of the Lord Jesus, they are not to be reproached or opposed in their celebration. Chapter 7. And then we have the result that, whereas one’s esteem raises a particular day to a certain holy elevation over another, so the other’s esteem assumes to raise all to the same holy elevation. Romans 14:5-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB). "Commentary on Romans 14:5". BibliographyTorrey, R. A. Oneman esteemeth one day above another; another esteemeth every day alike. The propriety of observing “that day” does not appear to have been a matter of controversy. to be otherwise understood; see Lobeck ad loc. One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day. As long as it was not made a condition for salvation Paul did not mind which view Christians took, and certainly slaves who were Christian Jews would not want to lose their privilege under Roman Law, of observing the Sabbath rest. ‘One man esteems one day above another, another esteems every day alike. 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