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Romans 14:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So let's stop judging each other already. Instead, focus on this: make sure you're not putting obstacles in someone else's path or setting them up to fail.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stop judging others and start making sure you're not making their journey harder.

📚 Historical Context

In the first-century Roman church, tensions arose between Jewish and Gentile Christians over disputable matters like dietary laws and the observance of holy days, which were rooted in Old Testament traditions versus newfound freedom in Christ. Paul wrote this verse as part of his letter to the Romans to address these divisions and promote unity, emphasizing that such issues were not essential to salvation. He urged believers to shift their focus from judging others to protecting the faith of their fellow Christians.

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