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Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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ASV

So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

KJV

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

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13 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἌραAraSoG686 →
οὖνounthenG3767 →
τὰtathe [things]G3588 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
εἰρήνηςeirēnēsof peaceG1515 →
διώκωμενdiōkōmenwe may pursueG1377 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
τὰtathe [things]G3588 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
οἰκοδομῆςoikodomēsfor edificationG3619 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
εἰςeisamongG1519 →
ἀλλήλους.allēlouseach other.G240 →

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1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.Romans 15:2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.1 Thessalonians 5:11–12Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.Colossians 3:12–15Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.Isaiah 51:1“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”Ephesians 4:12to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,Proverbs 21:21He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.1 Corinthians 14:26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.Philippians 2:1–4Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

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