17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking,(A) but of righteousness, peace(B) and joy in the Holy Spirit,(C) 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.(D)

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace(E) and to mutual edification.(F)

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17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

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

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17 (A)for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and (B)peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who serves Christ in [a]these things (C)is acceptable to God and approved by men.

19 (D)Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which (E)one may [b]edify another.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 14:18 NU this thing
  2. Romans 14:19 build up