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Rom 14:17. Ἡ βασιλεί τοῦ Θεοῦ, the kingdom of God) The kingdom of God is, when a man is under the power [influence] of God, so 1Co 4:20.-βρῶσις καὶ πόσις, eating and drinking [not meat and drink, which would be βρωμα, etc.]) It does not consist in the bold and careless use of liberty, for example in relation to meat and drink.-δικαιοσύνη, righteousness) in respect of God. The three points of this definition relate to the sum of the whole epistle in their order. The one peculiar characteristic of faith and life [in the Christian], independently of the article of the sinner’s justification [through faith] is righteousness.-εἰρήνη, peace) in respect of our neighbour; comp. ch. Rom 15:13.-χαρὰ, joy) in respect of ourselves: comp. ch. Rom 15:13.