17 [a]For the kingdom of God, is not meat nor drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost.

18 For whosoever in [b]these things serveth Christ, is acceptable unto God, and is approved of men.

19 [c]Let us then follow those things which concern peace, and wherewith one may edify another.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 14:17 A general reason, and the ground of all the other arguments: The kingdom of heaven consisteth not in these outward things, but in the study of righteousness, and peace, and comfort of the holy Ghost.
  2. Romans 14:18 He that liveth peaceably, and doeth righteously, through the holy Ghost.
  3. Romans 14:19 A general conclusion: The use of this liberty, yea and our whole life, ought to be referred to the edifying of one another, insomuch that we esteem that thing unlawful by reason of the offense of our brother, which is of itself pure and lawful.

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