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Peace is an Active Pursuit
Commentators stress that peace is not a passive state but an active pursuit. Paul urges believers to "follow after" or "pursue" it. This is achieved by focusing on the great, common goals of Christianity (like holiness and mission) rather than on minor, divisive matters. As several scholars note, this pursuit requires active virtues like meekness, humility, and self-denial.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 14:19
18th Century
Theologian
Let us therefore follow, etc. The object of this verse is to persuade the church at Rome to lay aside their causes of contention and to li…
AT Robertson
On Romans 14:19
So then (αρα ουν). Two inferential particles, "accordingly therefore."
Let us follow after (διωκωμεν). Pre…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 14:19
19th Century
Bishop
Let us therefore follow.—The best manuscripts have the indicative mood, “so then we follow.” There is, however, some good…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 14:19
The entire church is urged to pursue “peace” (harmony between the two groups; GK 1645), which alone can provide the atmosphere in which “mutual edi…
John Calvin
On Romans 14:19
16th Century
Theologian
Let us then follow, etc. He calls us back, as much as possible, from a mere concern for foods, to consider those greater things that shoul…
John Gill
On Romans 14:19
17th Century
Pastor
Let us therefore follow after the things ,
Since the kingdom of God is in part peace, and the man that serves Christ…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 14:19–23
17th Century
Minister
Many wish for peace and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love make for pe…