Romans 14:17 meaning and explanation
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Paul is writing to a divided church in Rome, where Jewish and Gentile believers argued over food and holy days. In verse 17 he redirects their focus: God's reign is not defined by what is eaten or drunk.
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