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So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may build one another up.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
So then (αρα ουν). Two inferential particles, "accordingly therefore."
Let us follow after (διωκωμεν). Pre…
19th Century
Anglican
Let us therefore follow.—The best manuscripts have the indicative mood, “so then we follow.” There is, however, some good…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let us therefore follow after the things , Since the kingdom of God is in part peace, and the man that serves Christ…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After forbidding human judgments, the Apostle now forbids putting stumbling blocks before one’s neighbor.
He structures his argume…
