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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•  (Psa. 34:14)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from which no one shall see the Lord, (Heb. 12:14)
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1 Cor. 14:12• 12So also ye, since ye are zealous after 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, on your part be at peace with all men; (Rom. 12:18)
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Psa. 34:14•  (Psa. 34:14)
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Psa. 133:1•  (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 have 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, live in 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 bond of peace:
 4one body and one Spirit, even as ye were also called in one hope of your calling;
 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
 6one God and Father of all, that [is] over all, and through all, and in us all.
 7But to each one of us was 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 therefore [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 mind the same thing, having the same love, joined in soul, minding the one thing:
 3nothing in strifefulness, or vainglory, but in lowly-mindedness esteeming one another more excellent than themselves:
 4regarding each not his own things, but each also those of others. (Phil. 2:1‑4)
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Col. 3:12‑15• 12Put on therefore, as elect of God, holy [and] beloved, bowels of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, long-suffering;
 13forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any should have a complaint against any; even as also the Lord forgave you, so also [do] ye;
 14and in addition to all these, love, which is [the] bond of perfectness.
 15And let the peace of the Christ rule in your hearts, into which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Col. 3:12‑15)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness apart from 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 show out of his good conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.
 14But if ye have bitter emulation and faction in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth.
 15This wisdom is not descending from above, but earthly, natural, demoniacal.
 16For where envying and faction [are], there disorder [is] and every bad deed.
 17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, uncontentious, impartial.
 18And righteousness' fruit in peace is being sown for those that make peace. (James 3:13‑18)
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1 Peter 3:11• 11and let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it; (1 Peter 3:11)
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Rom. 15:2• 2Let each of us please his neighbour unto good for edification. (Rom. 15:2)
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1 Cor. 10:33• 33even as I too please all in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but that of the many, that they be saved. (1 Cor. 10:33)
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1 Cor. 14:12‑17,26• 12So also ye, since ye are zealous after spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.
 13Wherefore let him that speaketh with a tongue pray that he may interpret.
 14For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
 15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding.
 16Since if thou bless in spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the private [person] say Amen at thy thanksgiving, since he knoweth not what thou sayest?
 17For thou givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
 26What is it then, brethren? Whenever ye come together, each of you hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification. (1 Cor. 14:12‑17,26)
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Eph. 4:29• 29Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but if [there be] anyone good for edification of the need, that it may give grace to those that hear. (Eph. 4:29)
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1 Thess. 5:11‑12• 11Therefore encourage one another, and edify each other, even as also ye do.
 12Now we beseech you, brethren, to know those that labour among you and are over you in [the] Lord and admonish you, (1 Thess. 5:11‑12)
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1 Tim. 1:4• 4nor to pay heed to fables and endless genealogies, such as furnish questionings rather than God's dispensation that 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.