Romans 14:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

For anyone who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὁ γὰρ ἐν τούτοις δουλεύων τῷ Χριστῷ εὐάρεστος τῷ Θεῷ, καὶ δόκιμος τοῖς ἀνθρώποις.

Transliteration

For the one in toutois douleuōn to the Christō euarestos to the Theō, and dokimos to the anthrōpois.

Grammar Details

• *toutois*: dative, neuter, plural - these things
• *douleuōn*: present, active, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - serving
• *Christō*: dative, masculine, singular - Christ
• *euarestos*: nominative, masculine, singular - well-pleasing
• *Theō*: dative, masculine, singular - God
• *dokimos*: nominative, masculine, singular - approved
• *anthrōpois*: dative, masculine, plural - men/people

Word Meanings

• *douleuōn*: serving/being a slave to
• *euarestos*: well-pleasing/acceptable
• *dokimos*: approved/tested/acceptable
• *anthrōpois*: men/people/mankind

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  For anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and appved of men.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For he that herein {G5125} serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  For whosoever in these thinges serveth Christ pleaseth well God and is commended of men.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  He that in these thinges serueth Christ, pleaseth God, & is comended of me.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For whosoeuer in these things serueth Christ, is acceptable vnto God, and is approoued of men.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For he that in these thynges serueth Christe, pleaseth God, and is comended of men.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  For he that in these things serveth Christ [is] acceptable to God, and approved of men.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  for he who in these things is serving the Christ, `is' acceptable to God and approved of men.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 8:21 : 21 Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
• Rom 16:18 : 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
• 1 Cor 7:22 : 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a servant is the Lord's freedman. Likewise, he who is called while free is Christ's servant.
• 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
• 2 Cor 5:11 : 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I hope are well known also in your consciences.
• 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
• Gal 6:15-16 : 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
• Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
• Col 3:24 : 24 Knowing that from the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ.
• 1 Thess 1:3-4 : 3 Remembering constantly your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the presence of God our Father; 4 Knowing, beloved brothers, your election by God.
• 1 Tim 2:3 : 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
• 1 Tim 5:4 : 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents, for this is good and acceptable before God.
• Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
• Jas 2:18-26 : 18 Yes, someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. The demons also believe, and tremble. 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see how faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. And he was called the Friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
• 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• 1 Pet 2:20 : 20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.
• 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 Having a good conscience, so that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
• Gen 4:7 : 7 If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And unto you shall be his desire, and you shall rule over him.
• Eccl 9:7 : 7 Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God now accepts your works.
• Mark 13:34 : 34 For the Son of Man is like a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to watch.
• John 12:26 : 26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, my Father will honor him.
• Acts 10:35 : 35 But in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him.
• Rom 6:22 : 22 But now, having been freed from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end everlasting life.
• Rom 12:1-2 : 1 I implore you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
• Rom 12:11 : 11 Not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
• Rom 14:4 : 4 Who are you to judge another's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Yes, he will be upheld, for God is able to make him stand.