The Endeavours of the True Christian for the Welfare of His Brethren
J. Lyth, D.D. Romans 14:19-20 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things with which one may edify another.… I. WHEREIN THEY CONSIST. Endeavours after — 1. Peace. 2. Edification. II. WHAT ARE THE COMMON HINDRANCES? Offences which — 1. Destroy mutual confidence. 2. Injure weak consciences. III. HOW ARE THEY TO BE OVERCOME. 1. By avoiding the occasions of offence. 2. By encouraging in others the growth of faith. 3. By abstaining from everything that might lead another to act in opposition to his own conscience. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. WEB: So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.