Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Cross References (37)

  • Matthew 6:33 (54)

    But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

  • Romans 15:13 (53)

    Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the

  • 1 Corinthians 4:20 (45)

    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:8 (37)

    But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

  • Galatians 5:22 (37)

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • Romans 8:6 (32)

    The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (24)

    encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom an

  • John 3:3 (21)

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

  • Daniel 2:44 (21)

    In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to

  • Philippians 3:9 (21)

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righte

  • 1 Corinthians 6:9 (20)

    Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, n

  • Luke 17:20–21 (19)

    When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with ob

  • Acts 13:52 (17)

    And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

  • Isaiah 61:3 (16)

    to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of

  • Romans 5:1–5 (13)

    Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • Philippians 4:7 (13)

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  • John 3:5 (11)

    Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit

  • Colossians 2:16–17 (10)

    Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

  • Matthew 3:2 (10)

    and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21 (9)

    God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

  • Philippians 4:4 (8)

    Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

  • Colossians 1:11 (8)

    being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and

  • Jeremiah 23:5–6 (8)

    Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wis

  • 1 Peter 1:8 (7)

    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an in

  • Philippians 2:1 (7)

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if a

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30 (7)

    It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, a

  • Acts 9:31 (7)

    Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, liv

  • Philippians 3:3 (7)

    For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no co

  • John 16:33 (7)

    I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage;

  • Isaiah 55:12 (6)

    You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (6)

    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite o

  • Hebrews 13:9 (6)

    Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and n

  • Isaiah 45:24 (5)

    Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to H

  • Romans 8:15–16 (4)

    For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship

  • Luke 14:15 (4)

    When one of those reclining with Him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the feast in the

  • 2 Peter 1:1 (3)

    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus C

  • Daniel 9:24 (3)

    Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make