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 a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. 20Don’t tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, all foods are acceptable, but it is wrong to eat something if it makes another person stumble. 21It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to 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 12:18Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
• Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
• Psalms 133:1How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
• Matthew 5:9God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
• Mark 9:50Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
• Philippians 2:1Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate?
• Colossians 3:12Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
• Hebrews 12:14Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
• James 3:13If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
• 1 Peter 3:11Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
• Romans 15:2We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 10:33I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.
• 1 Corinthians 14:12And the same is true for you. Since you are so eager to have the special abilities the Spirit gives, seek those that will strengthen the whole church.
• Ephesians 4:29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

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