Romans 14:19

Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.

Twentieth Century 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

18He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.

20Do not undo God’s work for the sake of what you eat. Though everything is ‘clean,’ yet, if a man eats so as to put a stumbling-block in the way of others, he does wrong.

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Cross References

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

Romans 12:18If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with every one.

1 Corinthians 7:15However, if the unbeliever wishes to be separated, let him be so. Under such circumstances neither the Brother nor the Sister is bound; God has called you to live in peace.

1 Corinthians 14:12And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.

2 Corinthians 12:19Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defence? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;

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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