Romans 14:19

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 eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval. So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another. 20Do not tear down God’s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong to make someone fall by what he eats. 21It is a good thing not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything that makes your brother or sister stumble.

Romans 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 what is good; seek peace and pursue it.
• Psalms 133:1How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony!
• Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
• Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice. Become mature, be encouraged, be of the same mind, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 4:3making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
• Philippians 2:1If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,
• Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness — without it no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:13Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.
• 1 Peter 3:11and let him turn away from evil and do what is good. Let him seek peace and pursue it,
• Romans 15:2Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
• 1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also try to please everyone in everything, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
• 1 Corinthians 14:12So also you — since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.
• Ephesians 4:29No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

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

Topics related to Romans 14:19

• Charitableness
• Commandments
• Conscience
• Evil
• Expediency
• Fellowship
• Love
• Meekness
• Peace
• Righteousness
• Self-Denial
• Strife
• Unity

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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