19 So then, we must pursue what promotes peace(A) and what builds up one another.(B) 20 Do not tear down God’s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong for a man to cause stumbling by what he eats.(C) 21 It is a noble thing not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything that makes your brother stumble.[a]

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  1. Romans 14:21 Other mss add or offended or weakened

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace(A) and to mutual edification.(B) 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.(C) All food is clean,(D) but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.(E) 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.(F)

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