Romans 14:13

Exhortation for the Strong not to Destroy the Weak

14:13 Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister. ¹ 

Romans 9:33

9:33 just as it is written,

“Look, I am laying in Zion a stone that will cause people to stumble

and a rock that will make them fall, ² 

yet the one who believes in him will not be put to shame.” ³ 

Romans 11:9

11:9 And David says,

“Let their table become a snare and trap,

a stumbling block and a retribution for them;

Romans 16:17

16:17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, ⁴  to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!

[14:13]  ¹ tn Grk “brother.”

[9:33]  ² tn Grk “a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.”

[9:33]  ³ sn A quotation from Isa 28:16; 8:14.

[16:17]  ³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:13.