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 about eating and drinking, but righteousness and shalom and joy in the Ruach ha-Kodesh. 18For the one who serves Messiah in this manner is pleasing to God and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for shalom and for the building up of one another. 20Stop tearing down the work of God for the sake of food. Indeed all things are clean, but wrong for the man who by eating causes stumbling. 21It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or 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

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, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people.
• Psalms 34:14Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking treachery.
• Psalms 133:1A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, 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 flavor it? Have salt in yourselves, and keep shalom with one another.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Aim for restoration, encourage one another, be of the same mind, live in shalom—and the God of love and shalom will be with you.
• Ephesians 4:3making every effort to keep the unity of the Ruach in the bond of shalom.
• Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Messiah, if there is any comfort of love, if there is any fellowship of the Ruach, if there is any mercy and compassion,
• Colossians 3:12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves in tender compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
• James 3:13Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.
• 1 Peter 3:11He must turn away from evil and do good. He must seek shalom and pursue it.
• Romans 15:2Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, for building 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 14:12Likewise with you—since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, keep trying to excel for the building up of the community.
• Ephesians 4:29Let no harmful word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for building others up according to the need, so that it gives grace to those who hear it.

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