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Romans 14:19
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So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.
Let vs therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edifie an other.
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
So let us try to do what makes peace and helps one another.
So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth].
So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
So then let us pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.
So then, let us pursue the things that make for shalom and mutual upbuilding.
So then let us pursue the things which tend to peace, and things whereby one shall build up another.
Let vs then followe those things which concerne peace, and wherewith one may edifie another.
Now let us strive after peace, and help one another.
So then, we must always aim at those things that bring peace and that help strengthen one another.
So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what edifies one another.
So then let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for building up one another.
So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.
So then, let us follow after things which make for shalom, and things whereby we may build one another up.
Therefore, let us keep on pursuing those things that bring peace and that lead to building one another up.Psalm 34:14; Romans 12:18; 15:2; 1 Corinthians 14:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:11;">[xr]
Now, after peace let us pursue, [fn] and after the edification of one another,
Now let us strive after peace, and after the edification of one another.
Let vs therfore folowe those thynges which make for peace, & thynges wherwith one may edifie another.
So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may build one another up.
Let us therefore pursue the things that tend to peace, and to mutual edification.
Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.
Therfor sue we tho thingis that ben of pees, and kepe we togidere `tho thingis that ben of edificacioun.
So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.
So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
Work for the things that make peace and help each other become stronger Christians.
Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Hence, then, the things pertaining to peace, let us pursue, and the things which belong to the upbuilding one of another:
Therefore, let us follow after the things that are of peace and keep the things that are of edification, one towards another.
Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
Let vs folowe tho thinges which make for peace and thinges wherwith one maye edyfie another.
So, then, the things of peace may we pursue, and the things of building up one another;
Let vs therfore folowe those thinges which make for peace, & thinges wherwith one maye edifye another.
Let us therefore pursue those things which tend to peace, and mutual edification.
So let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words; don't drag them down by finding fault. You're certainly not going to permit an argument over what is served or not served at supper to wreck God's work among you, are you? I said it before and I'll say it again: All food is good, but it can turn bad if you use it badly, if you use it to trip others up and send them sprawling. When you sit down to a meal, your primary concern should not be to feed your own face but to share the life of Jesus. So be sensitive and courteous to the others who are eating. Don't eat or say or do things that might interfere with the free exchange of love.
Ride as one and help each other out in order to build the crew up.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
follow: Romans 12:18, Psalms 34:14, Psalms 133:1, Matthew 5:9, Mark 9:50, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:3-7, Philippians 2:1-4, Colossians 3:12-15, Hebrews 12:14, James 3:13-18, 1 Peter 3:11
and: Romans 15:2, 1 Corinthians 10:33, 1 Corinthians 14:12-17, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Timothy 1:4
Reciprocal: Joshua 18:8 - that I may here Proverbs 21:21 - that Isaiah 51:1 - ye that follow Acts 9:31 - were edified 1 Corinthians 7:15 - but 1 Corinthians 10:23 - edify 1 Corinthians 14:3 - edification Ephesians 4:12 - the edifying Philippians 2:4 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - ever 1 Timothy 6:11 - and 2 Timothy 2:22 - peace
Cross-References
And they defeated the Horites who lived in the area from the hill country of Seir to El Paran. (El Paran is near the desert.)
Then King Kedorlaomer turned back, went to En Mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and defeated the Amalekites. He also defeated the Amorites living in Hazezon Tamar.
They fought against King Kedorlaomer of Elam, King Tidal of Goiim, King Amraphel of Babylonia, and King Arioch of Ellasar. So there were four kings fighting against five.
Then Abram brought back everything the enemy had stolen, as well as the women and servants, his nephew Lot, and everything Lot owned.
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I promise to the Lord , the God Most High, the one who made heaven and earth.
I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a sandal strap! I don't want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.'
Prepare the food that I love. Bring it to me, and I will eat it. Then I will bless you before I die."
Then Joseph called his father Jacob to come in to meet Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and left from his meeting with him.
These are the twelve families of Israel. And this is what their father said to them. He gave each son a blessing that was right for him.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Let us therefore follow after the things, Since the kingdom of God is in part peace, and the man that serves Christ in this, as in other things, is accepted with God, and grateful to men, the apostle very pertinently exhorts to seek after such things,
which make for peace: not with God, for, for a sinful creature to make peace with God is impracticable and impossible, nor is there any exhortation to it in all the word of God; and if there was, it would be unnecessary here; since the persons here exhorted were such for whom peace with God was made by Christ, and who had a clear and comfortable sense of it in their own souls; and besides, for any to be put upon, or to attempt to make their peace with God, must highly reflect upon the methods of God's grace, in reconciling sinners to himself; and be injurious to the blood, sacrifice, and satisfaction of Christ, by which only peace is made: but the apostle means, either what makes for a man's own peace, or for the peace of others; the things which make for a man's own peace in his own conscience distressed with sin, are looking to, and dealing with the blood of Christ, which speaks peace and pardon; and the righteousness of Christ, which being apprehended by faith, a soul has peace with God through Christ; and also an embracing the Gospel, and the truths of it, which direct to Christ, which publish peace, and are the means of increasing and establishing a solid and well grounded peace, on the free grace of God and merits of Christ: attending on ordinances, and exercising a conscience void of offence towards God and men, are means of continuing and promoting a man's peace; he enjoys peace in them, though he do not derive it from them; yea, in the peace of others, is a man's own peace; and this is what is chiefly meant, a pursuing of things which make for the peace of others; of all men, and especially of saints; this is what should be eagerly followed after, closely pursued, and all ways and means should be made use of, to promote and secure it: this is the will of God; it is well pleasing to Christ, and a fruit of the Spirit; it is one part of the Gospel dispensation; church fellowship cannot be profitable and pleasant without it; it suits with the character of saints, who are sons of peace; and agrees with their privileges they enjoy, or have a right unto, as spiritual peace here, and eternal peace hereafter;
and things wherewith one may edify another. The church is often compared to a building, to a temple, a city, an house, and saints are the materials thereof; who are capable of being edified, or built up, yet more and more, both by words and by deeds; by words, by the ministry of the word, which is set up and continued among other things, for the edifying of the body of Christ; by praying with, and for each other; and by Christian conversation, about the experience of the grace of God, and doctrines of the Gospel, whereby saints may be useful in building up one another in their most holy faith; and so likewise by avoiding all filthy, frothy, and corrupt communication; all angry words and wrathful expressions, which tend not to profit, and are not for the use of edifying, but the contrary: moreover, edification is promoted by deeds, by acts of charity, or love; for charity edifies not by bare words but by loving in deed and in truth, by serving one another in love; for the spiritual body of Christ his church, makes increase unto the edifying of itself in love; and also by laying aside the use of things indifferent, when disagreeable to any of the brethren; for though all things may be lawful to be done by us, yet all things do not edify the brethren; and things which make for the edification of the body, as well as our own, are diligently to be sought after. The Vulgate Latin version, and some copies, read, "let us keep", or "observe those things wherewith one may edify another".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Let 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 men aim at the great objects proposed by the Christian religion, they will live in peace. If they seek to promote their private ends, to follow their own passions and prejudices, they will be involved in strife and contention. There “are” great common objects before “all” Christians in which they can unite, and in the pursuit of which they will cultivate a spirit of peace. Let them all strive for holiness; let them seek to spread the gospel; let them engage in circulating the Bible, or in doing good in any way to others, and their smaller matters of difference will sink into comparative unimportance, and they will unite in one grand purpose of saving the world. Christians have more things in which they “agree” than in which they differ. The points in which they are agreed are of infinite importance; the points on which they differ are commonly some minor matters in which they may “agree to differ,” and still cherish love for all who bear the image of Christ.
And things wherewith ... - That is, those things by which we may render “aid” to our brethren; the doctrines, exhortations, counsels, and other helps which may benefit them in their Christian life.
May edify - The word “edify” means properly to “build,” as a house; then to “rebuild” or “reconstruct;” then to adorn or ornament; then to do any thing that will confer favor or advantage, or which will further an object. Applied to the church, it means to do anything by teaching, counsel, advice, etc. which will tend to promote its great object; to aid Christians, to enable them to surmount difficulties, to remove their ignorance, etc.; Acts 9:31; 1Co 8:1; 1 Corinthians 14:4. In these expressions the idea of a “building” is retained, reared on a firm, tried cornerstone, the Lord Jesus Christ; Ephesians 2:20; Isaiah 28:16. Compare Romans 9:33. Christians are thus regarded, according to Paul’s noble idea Ephesians 2:20-22, as one great temple erected for the glory of God, having no separate interest, but as united for one object, and therefore bound to do all that is possible, that each other may be suited to their appropriate place, and perform their appropriate function in perfecting and adorning this temple of God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 19. Let 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 endeavour 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.
