Parallel Verses
Common New Testament
Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification.
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.
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.
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
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 14:19
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Prayers for Romans 14:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Do Not Pass Judgment On One Another
18 he who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 Let us therefore pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification. 20 Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.
Cross References
Romans 15:2
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Hebrews 12:14
Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What is the outcome then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, or a teaching, or a revelation, or a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart 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,
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 loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him do so; in such a case the brother or sister is not bound. For God has called us to peace.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I try to please all men in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:12-17
So it is with you; since you are eager for spiritual gifts, strive to excel in building up the church.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewell. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, 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 God's chosen ones, 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 devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than the divine trainingwhich is by faith.
2 Timothy 2:22
Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
James 3:13-18
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good life let him show his deeds in the humility 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
Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.