Joy in the Holy Ghost
J. Lyth, D.D. Romans 14:17-18 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.… 1. Not natural, but spiritual. 2. Not imaginary, but real. 3. Not dependent on external circumstances, but upon the revelations of the Spirit to faith. 4. Not transitory, but; permanent. 5. Not extinguished in death, but perfected in heaven. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. WEB: for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.