^{14 Ref} I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself; except that to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

^{15 Ref} Yet if because of food your brother is grieved, you walk no longer in love. Don't destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.

^{16 Ref} Then don't let your good be slandered,

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

^{18 Ref} For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.