Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
So then, let us pursue {what promotes peace} and {what edifies one another}.
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.
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 For the one who serves Christ in this [way] [is] well-pleasing to God and approved by people. 19 So then, let us pursue {what promotes peace} and {what edifies one another}. 20 Do not destroy the work of God on account of food. All [things] [are] clean, but [it is] wrong for the person {who eats and stumbles in the process}.
Cross References
Psalm 34:14
Turn from evil and do good. Seek peace and pursue it.
Romans 15:2
Let each one of us please his neighbor for his good, for the purpose of edification.
Romans 12:18
If [it is] possible on your [part], be at peace with all people.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:26
{Therefore what should you do}, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. All [things] must be [done] for edification.
Ephesians 4:29
{No rotten word must proceed} from your mouth, but only something good for the building up of the need, in order that it may give grace to those who hear,
Philippians 2:1-4
Therefore, if [there is] any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
Psalm 133:1
Look, how good and how pleasant [it is] [when] brothers dwell together in unity.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed [are] the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.
Mark 9:50
Salt [is] good, but if the salt becomes deprived of its salt content, by what can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. The brother or the sister is not bound in such [cases]. But God has called us in peace.
1 Corinthians 10:33
just as I also please all [people] in all [things], not seeking my own benefit, but the [benefit] of the many, in order that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 14:12-17
In this way also you, since you are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek for the edification of the church, in order that you may abound.
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice, be restored, be encouraged, {be in agreement}, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Ephesians 4:3-7
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace;
Colossians 3:12-15
Therefore, as [the] chosen of God, holy and [dearly] loved, put on affection, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience,
1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
Therefore encourage one another and build up {each other}, just as indeed you are doing.
1 Timothy 1:4
and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause useless speculations rather than God's plan [that is] by faith.
2 Timothy 2:22
But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
James 3:13-18
Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behavior his works, with the humility of wisdom.
1 Peter 3:11
And 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 this time that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking in Christ before God, and all [these things], dear friends, [are] for your edification.