^{15 Ref} For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.

^{16 Ref} Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

^{17 Ref} for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

^{18 Ref} For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

^{19 Ref} So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

^{20 Ref} Overthrow not for meat's sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

^{21 Ref} It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor `to do anything' whereby thy brother stumbleth.