Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

King James Version

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Holman Bible

So then, we must pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

International Standard Version

Therefore, let's keep on pursuing those things that bring peace and that lead to building up one another.

A Conservative Version

So then we should pursue the things of peace, and the things of constructiveness for each other.

American Standard Version

So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

Amplified

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].

An Understandable Version

So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].

Anderson New Testament

Therefore, let us seek those things which belong to peace, and those which tend to mutual edification.

Bible in Basic English

So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.

Common New Testament

Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.

Daniel Mace New Testament

Let us therefore pursue those things which tend to peace, and mutual edification.

Darby Translation

So then let us pursue the things which tend to peace, and things whereby one shall build up another.

Godbey New Testament

Then therefore we pursue the things belonging to peace, and edification towards one another.

Goodspeed New Testament

Let us, therefore, keep before us whatever will contribute to peace and the development of one another.

John Wesley New Testament

Let us therefore pursue the things that tend to peace, and to mutual edification.

Julia Smith Translation

So therefore, let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for the building up for one another.

King James 2000

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.

Lexham Expanded Bible

So then, let us pursue {what promotes peace} and {what edifies one another}.

Modern King James verseion

So then let us pursue the things of peace, and the things for building up one another.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Let us follow those things which make for peace: and things wherewith one may edify another.

Moffatt New Testament

Peace, then, and the building up of each other, these are what we must aim at.

Montgomery New Testament

So then let is eagerly pursue the things that make for peace and the upbuilding of each other.

NET Bible

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

New Heart English Bible

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

Noyes New Testament

Let us then strive to promote peace, and the edification of each other.

Sawyer New Testament

Let us therefore pursue the things of peace and those which edify one another.

The Emphasized Bible

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

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

Webster

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.

Weymouth New Testament

Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character.

Williams New Testament

So let us keep on pursuing the things that make for peace and our mutual upbuilding.

World English Bible

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

Worrell New Testament

So, then, let us follow after the things productive of peace, and the things that tend to mutual edification.

Worsley New Testament

Let us then pursue peace, and mutual edification.

Youngs Literal Translation

So, then, the things of peace may we pursue, and the things of building up one another;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Let us
διώκω 
Dioko 
Usage: 28

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

διώκω 
Dioko 
Usage: 28

the things

which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

εἰρήνη 
Eirene 
Usage: 71

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

οἰκοδομή 
Oikodome 
Usage: 17

Devotionals

Devotionals about Romans 14:19

References

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Images Romans 14:19

Context Readings

Do Not Pass Judgment On One Another

18 For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another. 20 Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense.

Cross References

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.

Romans 15:2

Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

Philippians 2:1-4

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

Psalm 133:1

A Song of Ascents, of David.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brothers to dwell together in unity!

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

1 Corinthians 7:15

Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 14:12-17

So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:3-7

being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Colossians 3:12-15

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

1 Thessalonians 5:11-12

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

2 Timothy 2:22

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

James 3:13-18

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.

2 Corinthians 12:19

All this time you have been thinking that we are defending ourselves to you. Actually, it is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ; and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

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