Romans 14:19

So then let is eagerly pursue the things that make for peace and the upbuilding of each other.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

In Context

18Those who are slaving for Christ devotedly in these ways, are well pleasing to God and highly commended by man.

20Do not, for the sake of food, be tearing down God’s work. All food indeed is ceremonially clean, but a man is in the wrong if his food proves a stumbling-block.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Romans 12:18If it be possible, so far as it lies with you, be at peace with all men.

1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbelieving partner be determined to leave, separation let it be. In such cases the believing husband or wife is not under bondage. But it is into peace that God has called us.

1 Corinthians 14:12So also in your case, since you are ambitious for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for the upbuilding of the church.

2 Corinthians 12:19Do you think that all this time I am defending myself to you? It is before the presence of God that I am speaking in Christ; and all, beloved, for your upbuilding.

Matthew Henry on Romans 14:2-23

Exhortations to Candour; The Dominion of Christ. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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