Romans Chapter 14

“Him that is weak in the faith, etc..] This address is made to the stronger and more knowing Christians among the Romans, how to behave towards those that were inferior in light and knowledge to them, with regard to things of a ritual and ceremonial kind: and by “him that is weak in the faith”, is meant, either one that is weak in the exercise of the grace of faith, who has but a glimmering sight of Christ; who comes to him in a very feeble and trembling manner; who believes his ability to save him, but hesitates about his willingness; who casts himself with a peradventure on him; and who is attended with many…”

“SAME SUBJECT CONTINUED--CHRISTIAN FORBEARANCE. (Rom. 14:1-23) Him that is weak in the faith--rather, "in faith"; that is, not "him that is weak in the truth believed" [CALVIN, BEZA, ALFORD, &c.], but (as most interpreters agree), "him whose faith wants that firmness and breadth which would raise him above small scruples." (See on Rom 14:22-23). receive ye--to cordial Christian fellowship. but not to doubtful disputations--rather, perhaps, "not to the deciding of doubts," or "scruples;" that is, not for the purpose of arguing him out of them: which indeed usually does the reverse; whereas to receive him to full…”

“Him that is weak - The design here is to induce Christians to receive to their fellowship those who had scruples about the propriety of certain things, or that might have special prejudices and feelings as the result of education or former habits of belief. The apostle, therefore, begins by admitting that such an one may be “weak,” that is, not fully established, or not with so clear and enlarged views about Christian liberty others might have. In the faith - In believing. This does not refer to “saving faith” in Christ, for he might have that; but to belief in regard “to the things which the apostle specifies,”…”

“Him that is weak - Through needless scruples. Receive - With all love and courtesy into Christian fellowship. But not to doubtful disputations - About questionable points. Romans 14:2”

“14:1–15:7 Paul moves to a specific issue that was causing conflict in the church at Rome. The church in Rome was embroiled in a dispute between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong (see 15:1) regarding certain practices. Throughout this section, Paul instructs believers to be tolerant toward others and their practices; he is convinced that people on both sides of the issue are genuine believers, and he does not think the issues they are fighting over are essential to the faith. 14:1 Being weak in faith means having scruples against doing certain things that Christian liberty would allow. In…”

“weak: Rom 14:21, Rom 4:19, Rom 15:1, Rom 15:7; Job 4:3; Isa 35:3, Isa 35:4, Isa 40:11, Isa 42:3; Eze 34:4, Eze 34:16; Zac 11:16; Mat 12:20, Mat 14:31, Mat 18:6, Mat 18:10; Luk 17:2; Co1 3:1, Co1 3:2, Co1 8:7-13, Co1 9:22 receive: Rom 15:7; Mat 10:40-42, Mat 18:5; Joh 13:20; Phi 2:29; Jo2 1:10; Jo3 1:8-10 doubtful disputations: or, judge his doubtful thoughts, Rom 14:2-5 Romans 14:2”