Romans 14:19 “So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Let vs then follow those things which concerne peace, and wherewith one may edifie another.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

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.

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Cross references

“follow”

Romans 12:18 Psalm 34:14 Hebrews 12:14 2 Corinthians 13:11 Colossians 3:12–15 Matthew 5:9

Romans 12:18 · BSB

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Psalm 34:14 · BSB

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Colossians 3:12–15 · BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Matthew 5:9 · BSB

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

“and”

Ephesians 4:29 Romans 15:2 1 Corinthians 14:26 1 Corinthians 10:33 1 Corinthians 14:12–17 1 Timothy 1:4

Ephesians 4:29 · BSB

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Romans 15:2 · BSB

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

1 Corinthians 14:26 · BSB

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

1 Corinthians 10:33 · BSB

as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 14:12–17 · BSB

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB

or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Also

2 Corinthians 12:19 2 Timothy 2:22 1 Corinthians 7:15

2 Corinthians 12:19 · BSB

Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.

2 Timothy 2:22 · BSB

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

1 Corinthians 7:15 · BSB

But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

20Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.

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