Romans 14:15

But. The texts read "For".

if. App-118.

be. is.

thy. Omit.

now... not. no longer. Greek. ouketi. App-105.

charitably. according to (App-104) love (App-135.)

Destroy. Literally loose, or pull, away from; the opposite to build up. See verses: Rom 19:20. Rom 2:12. 1 Corinthians 8:11.

him. that same.

with. by. Dative case.

for. App-104.

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