Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character.
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.
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.
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
Prayers for Romans 14:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Do Not Pass Judgment On One Another
18 He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men. 19 Therefore our efforts should be directed towards all that makes for peace and the mutual building up of character. 20 Do not undo God's work for the sake of what you eat. Though everything is 'clean,' yet, if a man eats so as to put a stumbling- block in the way of others, he does wrong.
Cross References
Romans 15:2
Let each of us please his neighbor for his neighbor's good, to help in the building up of his character.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with every one.
Hebrews 12:14
Try earnestly to live at peace with every one, and to attain to that purity without which no one will see the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:26
What do I suggest, then, Brothers? Whenever you meet for worship, each of you comes, either with a hymn, or a lesson, or a revelation, or the gift of 'tongues,' or the interpretation of them; let everything be directed to the building up of faith.
Ephesians 4:29
Never let any foul word pass your lips, but only such good words as the occasion demands, that they may be a help to those who hear them.
Philippians 2:1-4
If, then, any encouragement comes through union with Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love, if there is any communion with the Spirit, if there is any tenderness or pity,
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 should lose its saltiness, what will you use to season it? You must have salt in yourselves, and live at peace with one another."
1 Corinthians 7:15
However, if the unbeliever wishes to be separated, let him be so. Under such circumstances neither the Brother nor the Sister is bound; God has called you to live in peace.
1 Corinthians 10:33
For I, also, try to please everybody in everything, not seeking my own advantage, but that of men in general, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:12-17
And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church.
2 Corinthians 13:11
And now, brothers, good-bye. Aim at perfection; take courage; agree together; live in peace. And then God, the source of all love and peace, will be with you.
Ephesians 4:3-7
And striving to maintain in the bond of peace the unity given by the Spirit.
Colossians 3:12-15
Therefore, as God's People, consecrated and dear to him, clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindliness, humility, gentleness, forbearance;
1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
Therefore encourage one another, and try to build up one another's characters, as indeed you are doing.
1 Timothy 1:4
nor to devote their attention to legends and interminable genealogies, which tend to give rise to argument rather than to further that divine plan which is revealed in the Faith.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from the passions of youth, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in the company of those who, with a pure heart, invoke the Lord.
James 3:13-18
Who among you claims to be wise and intelligent? Let him show that his actions are the outcome of a good life lived in the humility of true wisdom.
1 Peter 3:11
Let him turn from evil and do good, Let him seek for peace and follow after it;
2 Corinthians 12:19
Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defense? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;