Faith and Salvation

What Does Romans 14:5 Mean?

Romans 14:5 discusses differences among believers concerning days and must be understood within its immediate context of disputes about eating, drinking, and personal religious observance. The verse does not explicitly mention the weekly Sabbath.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

Paul writes: “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind” (). The surrounding context is important. begins by discussing disagreements over “doubtful disputations” (). Paul then immediately discusses eating and not eating: “For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs” (). Verse 6 continues the connection between the day issue and eating: “He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that eateth, eateth to the Lord” (). Therefore, is dealing with disputed practices among believers rather than explicitly announcing that God has abolished the fourth commandment. does say that some believers regarded one day differently from another. It does not specifically identify the seventh-day Sabbath, nor does it explicitly say that the fourth commandment was abolished.

In brief

Paul writes: “One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike.

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