“Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” – Acts 10:15
Bible Verses About Eating Pork In The New Testament
Acts 10:14 – Peter was initially hesitant, believing it wrong to eat unclean animals.
“Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.” – Acts 10:14
Acts 10:15 – This verse demonstrates God’s message regarding dietary restrictions.
“The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.'” – Acts 10:15
Romans 14:14 – Paul affirms that food is not inherently unclean.
“I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself.” – Romans 14:14
1 Timothy 4:4 – The apostle reaffirms that everything created by God is good.
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” – 1 Timothy 4:4
Mark 7:19 – Jesus teaches that food cannot defile a person.
“For it doesn’t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” – Mark 7:19
Acts 15:29 – The early Church discusses what restrictions to place on Gentile believers.
“You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, and from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.” – Acts 15:29
Galatians 2:12 – Peter’s example shows the struggle with dietary traditions.
“Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles.” – Galatians 2:12
Colossians 2:16 – We are encouraged not to judge others regarding food.
“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink.” – Colossians 2:16
Luke 11:41 – Jesus emphasizes inner purity over outward rituals.
“But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.” – Luke 11:41
Matthew 15:11 – Jesus clarifies that what we eat does not defile us.
“What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” – Matthew 15:11
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whatever we do, including eating, should be done to the glory of God.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Hebrews 13:9 – We are cautioned against strange teachings about food.
“Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings.” – Hebrews 13:9
Romans 14:20 – Food should never become a stumbling block for others.
“Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.” – Romans 14:20
1 Corinthians 8:8 – Paul reiterates that food doesn’t bring us closer to God.
“But food does not bring us closer to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.” – 1 Corinthians 8:8
Acts 10:28 – Peter declares that God has shown him not to call any person unclean.
“You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile.” – Acts 10:28
1 Timothy 4:3 – There are warnings about those who forbid eating certain foods.
“They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods.” – 1 Timothy 4:3
Revelation 2:14 – Jesus warns against false teachings related to food.
“Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam.” – Revelation 2:14
Matthew 5:17 – Jesus did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it.
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” – Matthew 5:17
Mark 7:18-19 – Jesus clarifies what truly makes a person unclean.
“Are you so dull? Don’t you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them?” – Mark 7:18-19
John 6:51 – Jesus describes Himself as the living bread from heaven.
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” – John 6:51
Luke 9:16 – Jesus blesses the loaves and fish, feeding the multitude.
“Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them.” – Luke 9:16
Matthew 24:49 – The coming judgment emphasizes the importance of our choices.
“And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.” – Matthew 24:49
Lamentations 3:25-26 – Encouragement is found in waiting for God’s goodness.
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him.” – Lamentations 3:25-26
Philippians 4:19 – God promises to meet all our needs.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
James 1:17 – Gifts from God are always good and perfect.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” – James 1:17
Revelation 3:20 – Jesus invites us to feast with Him.
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.” – Revelation 3:20
John 21:9 – The disciples find Jesus cooking breakfast over a fire.
“When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it.” – John 21:9
Luke 22:19 – Jesus took bread, gave thanks, and shared it with His disciples.
“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it.” – Luke 22:19
Final Thoughts
The New Testament presents a profound shift in understanding dietary laws, particularly regarding the consumption of pork. Jesus shares that it’s not what we eat that defines us, but rather how we act and what comes from our hearts. This reflects God’s purpose to invite all people, regardless of their dietary habits, into a relationship with Him. It’s liberating to realize that our faith isn’t based on eating certain foods but on our love for God and others.
In practicing our faith, we should focus on building connections, serving others, and being open to God’s grace. I find that through understanding these scriptures, I have a deeper appreciation for how God’s teachings free us from old traditions and invite us into His new covenant.
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