Romans 14:20

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Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t overthrow God’s work for food’s sake. All things indeed are clean, however it is evil for that man who creates a stumbling block by eating.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1752} meat{G1033} destroy{G2647}{(G5720)} not{G3361} the work{G2041} of God{G2316}. All things{G3956} indeed{G3303} are pure{G2513}; but{G235} it is evil{G2556} for that man{G444} who eateth{G2068}{(G5723)} with{G1223} offence{G4348}.
Strong's King James
(20) Don't demolish the work of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God on account of food, everything is indeed clean, yet evil for the man who eats through stumbling.
The F.O.G
[20] Don't tear down God's work in someone's life just for the sake of food. While all food is clean, it becomes wrong to eat anything that causes another believer to stumble.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the sake of victuals cast not down the work of God; all things, indeed, are pure, but evil is to the man who is eating through stumbling.
Young's Literal Translation

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