Romans 14:5-12

Contemporary English Version

⁵ Some of the Lord's followers think one day is more important than another. Others think all days are the same. But each of you should make up your own mind. ⁶ Any followers who count one day more important than another day do it to honor their Lord. And any followers who eat meat give thanks to God, just like the ones who don't eat meat.

⁷ Whether we live or die, it must be for God, rather than for ourselves. ⁸ Whether we live or die, it must be for the Lord. Alive or dead, we still belong to the Lord. ⁹ This is because Christ died and rose to life, so that he would be the Lord of the dead and of the living. ^10 (A) Why do you criticize other followers of the Lord? Why do you look down on them? The day is coming when God will judge all of us. ^11 (B) In the Scriptures God says,