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 and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. 20Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense. 21It is good not to eat meat or to drink wine, or to do anything by which your brother stumbles.

Romans 14:19 word by word

Ἄρα οὖν τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης διώκωμεν καὶ τὰ τῆς οἰκοδομῆς τῆς εἰς ἀλλήλους.Read the interlinear

• Soἄραara · thereforeG686
• pursueδιώκωdiōkō · to pursueG1377
• the things which make for peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• buildingοἰκοδομήoikodomē · buildingG3619
• up of oneἀλλήλωνallēlōn · one anotherG240

Cross-references for Romans 14:19

• Romans 12:18If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
• Psalms 34:14Depart 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 are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
• Mark 9:50Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 4:3being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
• Colossians 3:12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.
• 1 Peter 3:11He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it.
• Romans 15:2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.
• 1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.
• 1 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
• Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give 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

In the dictionaries

• Esteem
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• Receive
• Regard
• Revive
• Unclean
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• Drunkenness
• Holiness
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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