Romans 14:19 - English Standard Version 2016 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So let us then definitely aim for and eagerly pursue what makes for harmony and for mutual upbuilding (edification and development) of one another. American Standard Version (1901) So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another. Common English Bible So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, let us pursue the things that are of peace, and let us keep to the things that are for the edification of one another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore let us follow after the things that are of peace; and keep the things that are of edification one towards another. |
Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.
But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace.
Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.
Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.