Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 14:17 in English Standard Version "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Ro 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. 1Co 6:9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 1Co 8:8 Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. Ga 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,