New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Romans 14:20
Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).
Berean Standard Bible
Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.
King James Version
For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed [are] pure; but [it is] evil for that man who eateth with offence.
World English Bible
Don’t overthrow God’s work for food’s sake. All things indeed are clean, however it is evil for that man who creates a stumbling block by eating.
American Standard Version
Overthrow not for meat’s sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
Berean Literal Bible
Do not demolish the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed [are] clean, but [it is] evil to the man eating through a stumbling block.
READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Romans 14
18 For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.
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