Devine Scripture

Romans 14:17

Romans chapter 14 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Context

v.16Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

v.17This passage

v.18For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 1:11

    strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;

  • 1 Corinthians 4:20

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

  • Galatians 5:22

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • John 16:33

    These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

  • Philippians 4:7

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Peter 1:8

    whom not having seen ye love; on whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory: