Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
New American Standard Bible
But solid food is for
King James Version
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Holman Bible
But solid food is for the mature—for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.
A Conservative Version
But solid food is for mature men, those having their sensibilities trained through practice for the discernment of both good and evil.
American Standard Version
But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Amplified
But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
An Understandable Version
But "solid food" is for mature people, who because of using their [spiritual] senses, have become able to distinguish good from evil.
Anderson New Testament
But strong food belongs to those who are of mature age, who, by use, have their internal senses exercised to the discerning of both good and evil.
Bible in Basic English
But solid food is for men of full growth, even for those whose senses are trained by use to see what is good and what is evil.
Common New Testament
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their sense trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
Daniel Mace New Testament
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.
Darby Translation
but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.
Godbey New Testament
but solid food belongs to the perfect, those having their senses disciplined by use unto the discernment both of the good and the evil.
Goodspeed New Testament
But full-grown men have a right to solid food, for their faculties are trained by practice to distinguish right and wrong.
John Wesley New Testament
But strong meat belongeth to them of full age, to them who have their senses exercised by habit to discern both good and evil.
Julia Smith Translation
And firm food is of the perfected, of them by habit having the senses exercised for the separation of good and evil.
King James 2000
But solid food belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have trained their faculties for the distinguishing of both good and evil.
Modern King James verseion
But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, even those who because of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But strong meat belongeth to them that are perfect, which through custom have their wits exercised, to judge both good and evil also.
Moffatt New Testament
Whereas solid food is for the mature, for those who have their faculties trained by exercise to distinguish good and evil.)
Montgomery New Testament
But solid food is for adults, that is, for those who by constant practise have their faculties trained to discriminate between good and evil.
NET Bible
But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.
New Heart English Bible
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Noyes New Testament
but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, who by use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Sawyer New Testament
but solid food is for the perfect, having their perceptive faculties exercised by practice to distinguish both good and evil.
The Emphasized Bible
But, to such as are mature, pertaineth, the strong food, to them who, by reason of habit, have their organs of perception well trained for discriminating both good and evil.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But solid nourishment is proper for grown men, even as many as by habit have their organs of perception exercised for the discernment both of good and evil.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But 'solid food' is for Christians of mature faith--those whose faculties have been trained by practice to distinguish right from wrong.
Webster
But strong food belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Weymouth New Testament
Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.
Williams New Testament
But solid food belongs to full-grown men who on account of constant use have their faculties trained to distinguish good and evil.
World English Bible
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Worrell New Testament
but solid food is for full-grown men, who by practice have their senses trained for the discernment both of good and evil.
Worsley New Testament
but firm food is for persons come to age, who by habit have their senses exercised to a discernment both of good and evil.
Youngs Literal Translation
and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.
Themes
spiritual Development » Select reading, heb 511-14, 61-16
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
Insight » Spiritual discemment
Maturity » Those that are full of age
Maturity, spiritual » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Discernment
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » Growth
Spiritual » Maturity how secured » By partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 5:14
Prayers for Hebrews 5:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Advanced Teaching Hindered By Immaturity
13 For everyone who lives on milk is still a baby and does not yet know the difference between right and wrong. 14 But solid food is for mature people, whose minds are trained by practice to distinguish good from evil.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 7:15
He'll eat cheese and honey, when he knows enough to reject what's wrong and choose what's right.
1 Corinthians 2:6
However, when we are among mature people, we do speak a message of wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or of the rulers of this world, who are passing off the scene.
Ephesians 4:13
until all of us are united in the faith and in the full knowledge of God's Son, and until we attain mature adulthood and the full standard of development in the Messiah.
1 Kings 3:9
So give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people, so I can discern between good and evil. Otherwise, how will I be able to govern this great people of yours?"
Romans 14:1
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.
Genesis 3:5
"Even God knows that on the day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you'll become like God, knowing good and evil."
2 Samuel 14:17
"So your humble servant is saying, "Please, your majesty, let what the king has to say be of comfort, because just as the angel of God is, so also is your majesty the king to discern both good and evil. And may the LORD your God remain present with you.'"
1 Kings 3:11
so God told him:
Job 6:30
Have I said anything that's unjust? I can discern evil, can't I?"
Job 34:3
Since the ear tests words like a palate tastes food,
Psalm 119:103
How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.
Song of Songs 1:3
The fragrance of your perfumed oil is wonderful. Your name is perfume poured out. Therefore the young women love you.
Song of Songs 2:3
Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I take delight and sit down, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
Matthew 5:48
So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Matthew 6:22-23
"The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
A person who isn't spiritual doesn't accept the things of God's Spirit, for they are nonsense to him. He can't understand them because they are spiritually evaluated.
Ephesians 1:18
Then, with the eyes of your hearts enlightened, you will know the confidence that is produced by God having called you, the rich glory that is his inheritance among the saints,
Philippians 1:9-10
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,
Philippians 3:15
Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.
Job 12:11
The ear scrutinizes speech just as the palate tastes food."
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.