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Romans 14

Rom. 14:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
he that
douleuo (Greek #1398)
to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
KJV usage: be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice).
Pronounce: dool-yoo'-o
Origin: from 1401
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
these things
toutois (Greek #5125)
to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things)
KJV usage: such, them, there(-in, -with), these, this, those.
Pronounce: too'-toice
Origin: dative case plural masculine or neuter of 3778
serveth
douleuo (Greek #1398)
to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
KJV usage: be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice).
Pronounce: dool-yoo'-o
Origin: from 1401
Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
is acceptable
euarestos (Greek #2101)
fully agreeable
KJV usage: acceptable(-ted), wellpleasing.
Pronounce: yoo-ar'-es-tos
Origin: from 2095 and 701
to God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
approved
dokimos (Greek #1384)
properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved
KJV usage: approved, tried.
Pronounce: dok'-ee-mos
Origin: from 1380
of men
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Rom. 14:4• 4Who art *thou* that judgest the servant of another? to his own master he stands or falls. And he shall be made to stand; for the Lord is able to make him stand. (Rom. 14:4)
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Rom. 6:22• 22But *now*, having got your freedom from sin, and having become bondmen to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end eternal life. (Rom. 6:22)
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Rom. 12:11• 11as to diligent zealousness, not slothful; in spirit fervent; serving the Lord. (Rom. 12:11)
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Rom. 16:18• 18For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. (Rom. 16:18)
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Mark 13:34• 34it is as a man gone out of the country, having left his house and given to his bondmen the authority, and to each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper that he should watch. (Mark 13:34)
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John 12:26• 26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall be *my* servant. And if any one serve me, him shall the Father honour. (John 12:26)
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1 Cor. 7:22• 22For the bondman that is called in the Lord is the Lord's freedman; in like manner also the freeman being called is Christ's bondman. (1 Cor. 7:22)
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Gal. 6:15‑16• 15For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision; but new creation.
16And as many as shall walk by this rule, peace upon them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
(Gal. 6:15‑16)
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Col. 3:24• 24knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance; ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3:24)
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Titus 2:11‑14• 11For the grace of God which carries with it salvation for all men has appeared,
12teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things,
13awaiting the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;
14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works.
(Titus 2:11‑14)
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Rom. 12:1‑2• 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the compassions of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your intelligent service.
2And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
(Rom. 12:1‑2)
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Gen. 4:7• 7If thou doest well, will not thy countenance look up with confidence? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door; and unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. (Gen. 4:7)
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Eccl. 9:7• 7Go, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works. (Eccl. 9:7)
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Acts 10:35• 35but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. (Acts 10:35)
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2 Cor. 8:21• 21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men. (2 Cor. 8:21)
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Phil. 4:18• 18But I have all things in full supply and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odour of sweet savour, an acceptable sacrifice, agreeable to God. (Phil. 4:18)
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1 Tim. 2:3• 3for this is good and acceptable before our Saviour God, (1 Tim. 2:3)
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1 Tim. 5:4• 4but if any widow have children or descendants, let them learn first to be pious as regards their own house, and to render a return on their side to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God. (1 Tim. 5:4)
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1 Peter 2:5,20• 5yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
20For what glory is it, if sinning and being buffeted ye shall bear it? but if, doing good and suffering, ye shall bear it, this is acceptable with God.
(1 Peter 2:5,20)
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2 Cor. 4:2• 2But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God. (2 Cor. 4:2)
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2 Cor. 5:11• 11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord we persuade men, but have been manifested to God, and I hope also that we have been manifested in your consciences. (2 Cor. 5:11)
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2 Cor. 6:4• 4but in everything commending ourselves as God's ministers, in much endurance, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits, (2 Cor. 6:4)
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2 Cor. 8:21• 21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men. (2 Cor. 8:21)
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1 Thess. 1:3‑4• 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
4knowing, brethren beloved by God, your election.
(1 Thess. 1:3‑4)
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James 2:18‑26• 18But some one will say, *Thou* hast faith and *I* have works. Shew me thy faith without works, and *I* from my works will shew thee my faith.
19*Thou* believest that God is one. Thou doest well. The demons even believe, and tremble.
20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and that by works faith was perfected.
23And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.
24Ye see that a man is justified on the principle of works, and not on the principle of faith only.
25But was not in like manner also Rahab the harlot justified on the principle of works, when she had received the messengers and put them forth by another way?
26For as the body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
(James 2:18‑26)
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1 Peter 3:16• 16having a good conscience, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ. (1 Peter 3:16)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For he that in this serves the Christ is acceptable to God and approved of men.

W. Kelly Translation

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for he that in this serveth Christ [is] acceptable to God and approved by men.