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19 Let us[a] then pursue the ways that lead to peace and mutual edification. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is indeed clean, but it is wrong for you to cause others to fall by what you eat. 21 It is best not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else that causes your brother to stumble.

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  1. Romans 14:19 Let us: some manuscripts and Fathers of the Church have: “We.”

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace(A) and to mutual edification.(B) 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.(C) All food is clean,(D) but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.(E) 21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.(F)

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