Parallel Verses
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].
New American Standard Bible
So then
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
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.
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;
Themes
Edification » Mutual, commanded
Following » What to follow after
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Peace » For peace peace invoked » The obligation to preserve peace
Peace » Saints should » Follow the things which make for
Peace-makers » Peace-makers commended
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Peacemaking
Topics
Interlinear
References
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 14:19
Prayers for Romans 14:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Do Not Pass Judgment On One Another
18 For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men. 19 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]. 20 Do not, for the sake of food, tear down the work of God. All things indeed are [ceremonially] clean, but they are wrong for the person who eats and offends [another’s conscience in the process].
Cross References
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
Romans 15:2
Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his
Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Hebrews 12:14
Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church.
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Philippians 2:1-4
Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,
Psalm 133:1
For brothers to dwell together in unity!
Matthew 5:9
1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him leave. In such cases the [remaining] brother or sister is not [spiritually or morally] bound. But God has called us to
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:12-17
So it is with you, since you are so very eager to have spiritual gifts and manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in ways that will build up the church [spiritually].
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
Ephesians 4:3-7
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
Colossians 3:12-15
So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];
1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.
1 Timothy 1:4
nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].
2 Timothy 2:22
Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
James 3:13-18
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
1 Peter 3:11
“He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right.
He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].
2 Corinthians 12:19
All this time you have been thinking that we are [merely] defending ourselves to you. It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking [as one] in Christ; and everything, dearly beloved, is to strengthen you [spiritually].