Romans 14:17

With the Greek beneath

Romans 14:17, word by word

the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia

kingdom of God

God's rule, which comes with Jesus.

Where else “basileia” appears

of Godθεοῦtheou

God

The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.

Where else “theou” appears

isἐστινestin

be

To be: says who or what something is.

Where else “estin” appears

eatingβρῶσιςbrōsis

eating

The act of eating and drinking, on which there were rules of clean food.

Where else “brōsis” appears

drinkingπόσιςposis

drink

Drink; also the act of drinking.

Where else “posis” appears

righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosynē

righteousness

Doing what is just, living as God wants.

Where else “dikaiosynē” appears

peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē

peace with God

The calm God gives: being on good terms with him.

Where else “eirēnē” appears

joyχαρὰchara

joy

Joy, gladness.

Where else “chara” appears

the Holyἁγίῳhagiōi

Holy Spirit

God's Spirit, who is his own and sets people apart for him.

Where else “hagiōi” appears

Spiritπνεύματιpneumati

Spirit

God himself at work, giving life and dwelling in believers.

Where else “pneumati” appears

The context

To study Romans 14 in a group

1. 1. What it says

   What differences are there among believers about eating and about days, and what does Paul ask of each side? (vv. 1-6)

2. 2. What it means

   Why does Paul say the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness, peace and joy? (v. 17)

3. 3. How I live it

   With whom do you differ on non-essential things? How can you pursue what leads to peace with that person? (v. 19)