Romans 14:19

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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Romans 14:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
ESV
19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
NLT
19 So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
MSG
19 So let's agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other. Help others with encouraging words;
CSB
19 So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

Romans 14:19 In-Context

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.
21 It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 34:14; Romans 12:18; 1 Corinthians 7:15; 2 Timothy 2:22; Hebrews 12:14
  • 2. Romans 15:2; 1Co 14:3-5,12,17,26; 2 Corinthians 12:19; Ephesians 4:12,29
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