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True Service is Internal
Commentators emphasize that the service that pleases God is not about external rules, but about the internal qualities of righteousness, peace, and joy mentioned in the previous verse. Scholars clarify that 'righteousness' in this context refers to right conduct and living according to God's will, a practical outworking of one's faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:18
18th Century
Theologian
In these things. In righteousness, peace, and joy.
Serveth Christ. Or obeys Christ, who has commanded them. He receives Ch…
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:18
Herein (εν τουτω). "On the principle implied by these virtues" (Sanday and Headlam).
Approved of men (δοκι…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:18
19th Century
Bishop
In these things.—The more correct reading is, in this (way). The meaning, however, is the same.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:18
In v.16, the “good” must be understood as the liberty to eat, since all foods are regarded as clean. This liberty, however, if resented because it …
John Calvin
On Romans 14:18
16th Century
Theologian
For he who in these things, etc. This is an argument drawn from the effect: for it is impossible that the kingdom of God should not fully …
John Gill
On Romans 14:18
17th Century
Pastor
For he that in these things serveth Christ
That is, in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost; he whose fai…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 14:14–18
17th Century
Minister
Christ deals gently with those who have true grace, even though they are weak in it. Consider the design of Christ's death; also, that drawing a so…