Romans 14:17

Modern English Version

For the kingdom of God does not mean eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Cross References

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you.

1 Corinthians 4:20

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

1 Corinthians 8:8

But food does not commend us to God. Neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Romans 8:6

To be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

that you would walk in a manner worthy of God, who has called you to His kingdom and glory.

Daniel 2:44

“In the days of these kings the God of heaven shall set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed. And the kingdom shall not be left to another people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

Philippians 3:9

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God on the basis of faith,

1 Corinthians 6:9

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Acts 13:52

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 61:3

to preserve those who mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, enduring everything with perseverance and patience joyfully,

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Matthew 3:2

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

1 Peter 1:8

whom, having not seen, you love; and in whom, though you do not see Him now, you believe and you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory,

Philippians 3:3

For we are the circumcision who worship God in the Spirit, and boast in Christ Jesus, and place no trust in the flesh,

Philippians 2:1

If there is any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy,

2 Corinthians 5:21

God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away with diverse and strange teachings. It is a good thing that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with foods, which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You became followers of us and the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:30

But because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, whom God made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

Acts 9:31

Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.”

Isaiah 55:12

For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Luke 14:15

When one of those who sat at dinner with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!”

Isaiah 45:24

Surely, one shall say, “Only in the Lord are righteousness and strength.” Men shall come to him, and all who are incensed at Him shall be ashamed.

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Daniel 9:24

“Seventy weeks have been determined for your people and upon your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make atonement for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.

Isaiah 32:17

The work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.