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Romans 14:17
for God's Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a kingdom righteousness that is practiced in workplaces and streets in Romans 14:17—consider "god's" and "kingdom". Work out kingdom righteousness in conversations that test patience—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to Romans, a epistle/letter witness, developing kingdom righteousness. Read in Romans 14, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects faith & justification. Listen for “god's” alongside “kingdom”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Modern scholarship on Romans sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. This verse leans into faith & justification. Themes unfold from greeting to transformed life through a careful argument.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46