Romans 14:19

Hence, then, the things pertaining to peace, let us pursue, and the things which belong to the upbuilding one of another:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

18For, he that in this doeth service unto the Christ, is acceptable unto God, and approved unto men.

20Do not, for the sake of food, be throwing down the work of God! All things, indeed, are pure; but, ill, is it for the man who with occasion of stumbling doth eat,—

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14Depart from wickedness and do good, Aim at well-being, and pursue it.

Matthew 5:9Happy, the peacemakers; for, they, shall be, called sons of God:

Romans 12:18If possible—so far as dependeth on you, with all men being at peace:

1 Corinthians 7:15But, if, the unbelieving, departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister hath not come into bondage, in such cases, but, in peace, hath God called us.

1 Corinthians 14:12So, ye, also—since ye are, envious, of spirits, unto the upbuilding of the assembly, seek to be pre-eminent.

2 Corinthians 12:19All this time, think ye, that, unto you, we are making a defence? Before God in Christ, we speak;—but all these things, 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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