Romans 14:17

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} is{G2076}{(G5748)} not{G3756} meat{G1035} and{G2532} drink{G4213}; but{G235} righteousness{G1343}, and{G2532} peace{G1515}, and{G2532} joy{G5479} in{G1722} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}.

Strong's King James

(17) because the Kingdom of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God isn't eating and drinking rather righteousness, shalom-peace and joy in The Set-Apart Holy רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit.

The F.O.G
[17] For God's Kingdom isn't about rules regarding food and drink - it's about experiencing righteousness, peace, and joy through the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for the reign of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit;

Young's Literal Translation

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