Romans 14:17
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 14
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”Romans 14:17
What Does Romans 14:17 Mean?
Romans 14:17 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 14, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God, Joy, Peace (Shalom), Community, Unity, and Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 14:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Romans 15:13“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”1 Corinthians 4:20“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”1 Corinthians 8:8“But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Colossians 1:13“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”Romans 8:6“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”Philippians 4:7“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 2:12“That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”Daniel 2:44“And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.”Luke 17:21“Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”John 3:3“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”John 14:16“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”Philippians 3:9“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”Luke 17:20“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:”1 Corinthians 6:9“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,”Romans 5:1“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Acts 13:52“And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”Isaiah 61:3“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto 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.”
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