Romans 14:18

“For he that in these things serveth Christ, etc..] That is, in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost; he whose faith is an obedient one, and embraces these things, and from the heart obeys them; who seeks righteousness alone by Christ, and peace and pardon through his blood; who rejoices in Christ Jesus, and puts no trust in the flesh, in moral duties or ceremonial services; and who, from principles of grace, serves Christ in a way of righteousness, wherein he possesses true peace of conscience, and abundance of spiritual joy and comfort: the Alexandrian copy and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, “in this thing”; as if it referred only to the right use of Christian…”

“For he that in these things--"in this," meaning this threefold life. serveth Christ--Here again observe how, though we do these three things as a "kingdom of God," yet it is "Christ" that we serve in so doing; the apostle passing here from God to Christ as naturally as before from Christ to God--in a way to us inconceivable, if Christ had been viewed as a mere creature (compare Co2 8:21). is acceptable to God, and approved of men--these being the things which God delights in, and men are constrained to approve. (Compare Pro 3:4; Luk 2:52; Act 2:47; Act 19:20).”

“In these things - In righteousness, peace, and joy. Serveth Christ - Or obeys Christ, who has commanded them. He receives Christ as his “master” or “teacher” and does his will in regard to them. To do these things is to do honor to Christ, and to show the excellency of his religion. Is acceptable to God - Whether he be converted from the Jews or the Gentiles. And approved of men - That is, people will “approve” of such conduct; they will esteem it to be right, and to be in accordance with the spirit of Christianity. He does not say that the wicked world will “love” such a life, but it will commend itself to them as such a life as people ought to lead. return to 'Top of Page'”

“In these - Righteousness, peace, and joy. Men - Wise and good men. Romans 14:19”

“in: Rom 14:4, Rom 6:22, Rom 12:11, Rom 16:18; Mar 13:34; Joh 12:26; Co1 7:22; Gal 6:15, Gal 6:16; Col 3:24; Tit 2:11-14 is: Rom 12:1, Rom 12:2; Gen 4:7; Ecc 9:7; Act 10:35; Co2 8:21; Phi 4:18; Ti1 2:3, Ti1 5:4; Pe1 2:5, Pe1 2:20 and: Co2 4:2, Co2 5:11, Co2 6:4, Co2 8:21; Th1 1:3, Th1 1:4; Jam 2:18-26; Pe1 3:16 Romans 14:19”