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Romans 14:12–13

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14:12Therefore, each of us will give an account of himself to God.9

Exhortation for the Strong not to Destroy the Weak

14:13Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.10

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Footnotes

  1. 9 The words “to God” are absent from some (B F G 6 630 1739 1881 ) but are found in א A C D Ψ 0209 33 𝔐 lat sy co. External evidence somewhat favors their inclusion since Alexandrian, Western, and Byzantine are well represented. From an internal standpoint, however, it is easy to see the words as a scribal gloss intended to clarify the referent, especially as a reinforcement to the quotation of Isa 45:23 in v. 11. Not only that, but the abrupt ending of the verse without “to God” is harsh, both in Greek and in English. In this instance, the internal considerations seem overwhelming on the side of the omission. At the same time, English stylistic needs require the words and they have been put into the translation, even though they are most likely not original. places the words in brackets, indicating doubt as to their authenticity. Or “each of us is accountable to God.”
  2. 10 Grk “brother.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Therefore, let us no longer judge one another. Instead decide never to put a stumbling block or pitfall in the way of your brother or sister.

NLTNew Living Translation

Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

So each one of us will give an account concerning himself.

Therefore, let us no longer pass judgment on one another, but rather decide this: not to place a cause for stumbling or a temptation before a brother.

KJV 1900King James Version

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. 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.