Romans 14:17
but in righteousness and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost: for he,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
16Let not your liberty then be evil-spoken of: for the kingdom of God consists not in meat and drink;
18that in these serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved by men.
Cross References
Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.
Luke 17:20And being asked by the pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, He answered and said, the kingdom of God cometh not with observation.
John 3:5Jesus answered, I tell thee of a truth, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
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 →