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Romans 14

Rom. 14:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Letl us
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
ara (Greek #686)
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
KJV usage: haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687.
Pronounce: ar'-ah
Origin: probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion)
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
follow after
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
the things
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
which make for peace
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
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)
, 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
things
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
n wherewith one may edify
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
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
oikodome (Greek #3619)
architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
KJV usage: building, edify(-ication, -ing).
Pronounce: oy-kod-om-ay'
Origin: feminine (abstract) of a compound of 3624 and the base of 1430
another
allelon (Greek #240)
one another
KJV usage: each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with 3326 or 4314).
Pronounce: al-lay'-lone
Origin: Genitive plural from 243 reduplicated
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Psa. 34:14• 14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. (Psa. 34:14)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord: (Heb. 12:14)
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1 Cor. 14:12• 12Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly. (1 Cor. 14:12)

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Rom. 12:18• 18if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men; (Rom. 12:18)
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Psa. 34:14• 14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. (Psa. 34:14)
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Psa. 133:1• 1A Song of degrees. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psa. 133:1)
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Matt. 5:9• 9Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God. (Matt. 5:9)
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Mark 9:50• 50Salt is good, but if the salt is become saltless, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. (Mark 9:50)
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2 Cor. 13:11• 11For the rest, brethren, rejoice; be perfected; be encouraged; be of one mind; be at peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Cor. 13:11)
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Eph. 4:3‑7• 3using diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the uniting bond of peace.
 4There is one body and one Spirit, as ye have been also called in one hope of your calling;
 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
 6one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in us all.
 7But to each one of us has been given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ. (Eph. 4:3‑7)
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Phil. 2:1‑4• 1If then there be any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,
 2fulfil my joy, that ye may think the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, thinking one thing;
 3let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;
 4regarding not each his own qualities, but each those of others also. (Phil. 2:1‑4)
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Col. 3:12‑15• 12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;
 13forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do *ye*.
 14And to all these add love, which is the bond of perfectness.
 15And let the peace of Christ preside in your hearts, to which also ye have been called in one body, and be thankful. (Col. 3:12‑15)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord: (Heb. 12:14)
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James 3:13‑18• 13Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;
 14but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.
 16For where emulation and strife are, there is disorder and every evil thing.
 17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
 18But the fruit of righteousness in peace is sown for them that make peace. (James 3:13‑18)
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1 Peter 3:11• 11And let him avoid evil, and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it; (1 Peter 3:11)
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Rom. 15:2• 2Let each one of us please his neighbour with a view to what is good, to edification. (Rom. 15:2)
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1 Cor. 10:33• 33Even as *I* also please all in all things; not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved. (1 Cor. 10:33)
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1 Cor. 14:12‑17,26• 12Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
 13Wherefore let him that speaks with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
 14For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.
 15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.
 16Since otherwise, if thou blessest with the spirit, how shall he who fills the place of the simple Christian say Amen, at thy giving of thanks, since he does not know what thou sayest?
 17For *thou* indeed givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
 26What is it then, brethren? whenever ye come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification. (1 Cor. 14:12‑17,26)
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Eph. 4:29• 29Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it. (Eph. 4:29)
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1 Thess. 5:11‑12• 11Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.
 12But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you, (1 Thess. 5:11‑12)
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1 Tim. 1:4• 4nor to turn their minds to fables and interminable genealogies, which bring questionings rather than further God's dispensation, which is in faith. (1 Tim. 1:4)
• Had Paul refused to eat with the Gentiles lest he should offend Peter, that would not have been for edification, but it would have compromised the gospel. It was saying, Christ is not enough for your eternal salvation; you must also keep the law. Thus by some, the law was held as superior to Christ. (“Romans 14” by C. Stanley)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

JND Translation Notes

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Lit. "the things of peace."
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Or "the things of edification, in which one [builds up] another," or "of mutual edification."

W. Kelly Translation

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So then let us pursue the things of peace and the things of edifying one another.