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Romans 14:19
19So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth].
Romans 14:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
- New International Version (NIV)Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
Context of Romans 14:19
17for the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking [what one likes], but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men. So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. 20Do not, for the sake of food, tear down the work of God. All things indeed are [ceremonially] clean, but they are wrong for the person who eats and offends [another’s conscience in the process]. 21It is good [to do the right thing and] not eat meat or drink wine, or do anything that offends your brother and weakens him spiritually.
Read all of Romans 14Romans 14:19 word by word
Ἄρα οὖν τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης διώκωμεν καὶ τὰ τῆς οἰκοδομῆς τῆς εἰς ἀλλήλους.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- ·ἄραara · thereforeG686
- Let usδιώκωdiōkō · to pursueG1377
- thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- which make for peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- ·εἰςeis · towardG1519
- wherewith one may edifyοἰκοδομήoikodomē · buildingG3619
- anotherἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240
Cross-references for Romans 14:19
- Romans 12:18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
- Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
- Matthew 5:9“Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
- Mark 9:50Salt is good and useful; but if salt has lost its saltiness (purpose), how will you make it salty? Have salt within yourselves continually, and be at peace with one another.”
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
- Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
- Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,
- Colossians 3:12So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
- Hebrews 12:14Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.
- James 3:13Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
- 1 Peter 3:11He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right. He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].
- Romans 15:2Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually.
- 1 Corinthians 10:33just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].
- Ephesians 4:29Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Commentaries on Romans 14:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Let us therefore follow - Far from contending about meats, drinks, and festival times, in which it is not likely that the Jews and Gentiles will soon agree, let us endeavor to the utmost of our power to promote peace and unanimity, that we may be instrumental in edifying each other, in promoting religious knowledge and piety instead of being stumbling-blocks in each other's way.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Let us therefore follow - The object of this verse is to persuade the church at Rome to lay aside their causes of contention, and to live in harmony. This exhortation is founded on the considerations which the apostle had presented, and may be regarded as the conclusion to which the argument had conducted him. The things which make for peace - The high purposes and objects of the Christian religion, and not those smaller matters which produce strife. If…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-23Verses 19-23 Many wish for peace, and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love, make for peace. We cannot edify one another, while quarrelling and contending. Many, for meat and drink, destroy the work of God in themselves; nothing more destroys the soul than pampering and pleasing the flesh, and fulfilling the lusts of it; so others are hurt, by wilful offence given. Lawful things may…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-23Paul addresses a specific issue causing conflict in the church at Rome. The church encountered a dispute between those weak in faith and those strong in faith about certain practices (see 15:1). Throughout this section, Paul urges Christians to show patience and tolerance toward one another and their practices. He is convinced that people on both sides are genuine believers. He also believes that the issues they are arguing about are not essential to the…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. the things, &c.--more simply, "the things of peace, and the things of mutual edification."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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