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Romans 14

Rom. 14:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
d the kingdom
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
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of 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
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
meat
brosis (Greek #1035)
(abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: eating, food, meat.
Pronounce: bro'-sis
Origin: from the base of 977
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
drink
posis (Greek #4213)
a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a draught
KJV usage: drink.
Pronounce: pos'-is
Origin: from the alternate of 4095
; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
f, 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
peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
g, 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
joy
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
i 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)
the
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
Holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
Ghost
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
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Matt. 6:33• 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matt. 6:33)
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Phil. 3:9• 9and be found in him, not having my righteousness that [is] of law, but that [which is] by faith of Christ, the righteousness of God on faith; (Phil. 3:9)
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Rom. 5:1• 1Having then, been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom. 5:1)
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John 16:33• 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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Phil. 4:7• 7And the peace of God, that surpasseth every understanding, shall keep your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:7)
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Rom. 15:13• 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of [the] Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13)

More on:

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Ghost,
God,
Holy Ghost; Holy Spirit,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
Meat,
Peace,
Righteousness

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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kingdom.
Dan. 2:44•  (Dan. 2:44)
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Matt. 3:2• 2{i}and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 6:33• 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matt. 6:33)
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Luke 14:15• 15{i}And one of those that were lying at table with [them], hearing these things, said to him,{/i} Blessed [is] he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. (Luke 14:15)
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Luke 17:20‑21• 20{i}And having been asked by the Pharisees, When is the kingdom of God coming? he answered them and said,{/i} The kingdom of God doth not come with observation;
 21nor shall they say, Lo here, or, Lo there; for lo, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you. (Luke 17:20‑21)
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John 3:3,5• 3Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:3,5)
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1 Cor. 4:20• 20for the kingdom of God [is] not in word but in power. (1 Cor. 4:20)
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1 Cor. 6:9• 9What! know ye not that unjust [men] shall not inherit God's kingdom? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor abusers of themselves as women, nor abusers of themselves with men, (1 Cor. 6:9)
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1 Thess. 2:12• 12that ye should walk worthily of God that calleth you unto his own kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12)
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1 Cor. 8:8• 8But meat shall not commend us to God; neither if we eat have we the advantage, nor if we eat not do we come short. (1 Cor. 8:8)
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Col. 2:16‑17• 16Let none therefore judge you in eating and in drinking, or in respect of feast or new moon or Sabbaths,
 17which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ. (Col. 2:16‑17)
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Heb. 13:9• 9Be not carried away with divers and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace; not with meats, in which those that walked were not profited. (Heb. 13:9)
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Isa. 45:24•  (Isa. 45:24)
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Jer. 23:5‑6•  (Jer. 23:5‑6)
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Dan. 9:24•  (Dan. 9:24)
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Matt. 6:33• 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matt. 6:33)
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1 Cor. 1:30• 30But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made wisdom to us from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption; (1 Cor. 1:30)
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2 Cor. 5:21• 21him that knew not sin he made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him. (2 Cor. 5:21)
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Phil. 3:9• 9and be found in him, not having my righteousness that [is] of law, but that [which is] by faith of Christ, the righteousness of God on faith; (Phil. 3:9)
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2 Peter 1:1• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ to them that obtained like precious faith with us in virtue of [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2 Peter 1:1)
peace.
Rom. 5:1‑5• 1Having then, been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
 2through whom also we have had the access into this grace wherein we stand, and boast in hope of the glory of God.
 3And not only [so], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh out endurance;
 4and endurance proof, and proof hope:
 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:1‑5)
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Rom. 8:6,15‑16• 6For the mind of the flesh [is] death, and the mind of the Spirit [is] life and peace;
 15For ye received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received a Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
 16The Spirit itself jointly testifieth with our Spirit that we are God's children; (Rom. 8:6,15‑16)
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Rom. 15:13• 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of [the] Holy Spirit. (Rom. 15:13)
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Isa. 55:12•  (Isa. 55:12)
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Isa. 61:3•  (Isa. 61:3)
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John 16:33• 33These things have I spoken to you that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation; but be of good courage: I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
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Acts 9:31• 31The assembly then, throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, being edified, and walking in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied. (Acts 9:31)
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Acts 13:52• 52And the disciples were filled with joy and [the] Holy Spirit. (Acts 13:52)
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Gal. 5:22• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control: (Gal. 5:22)
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Phil. 2:1• 1If therefore [there be] any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of [the] Spirit, if any bowels and compassions, (Phil. 2:1)
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Phil. 3:3• 3for we are the circumcision that worship God in Spirit and boast in Christ Jesus, and have no trust in flesh. (Phil. 3:3)
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Phil. 4:4,7• 4Rejoice in [the] Lord always: again I will say, rejoice.
 7And the peace of God, that surpasseth every understanding, shall keep your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:4,7)
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Col. 1:11• 11in all power empowered according to the might of his glory, unto all endurance and long-suffering with joy; (Col. 1:11)
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1 Thess. 1:6• 6And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with joy of [the] Holy Spirit; (1 Thess. 1:6)
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1 Peter 1:8• 8whom, having not seen, ye love; in whom, though not now seeing but believing, ye exult with joy unspeakable and glorified, (1 Peter 1:8)
• These are moral things, not things that pertain to "meat and drink"—i.e. natural outward things of earthly religion. (“Practical Righteousness Toward Those Weak in the Faith: Romans 14-15:13” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

W. Kelly Translation

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for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in [the] Holy Spirit;