| 18. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) Romans 14:18:1 ⧉ὁothe {one} Romans 14:18:2 ⧉γὰρgarfor Romans 14:18:3 ⧉ἐνenin Romans 14:18:4 ⧉τούτῳtootothis Romans 14:18:5 ⧉δουλεύωνthoolevonserving Romans 14:18:6 ⧉τῷtoto the Romans 14:18:7 ⧉ΧριστῷkhreestoChrist Romans 14:18:8 ⧉εὐάρεστοςevarestosacceptable Romans 14:18:9 ⧉τῷtoto the Romans 14:18:10 ⧉θεῷtheeGod Romans 14:18:11 ⧉καὶkeand Romans 14:18:12 ⧉δόκιμοςdokeemosapproved Romans 14:18:13 ⧉τοῖςtisby the Romans 14:18:14 ⧉ἀνθρώποιςanthropeespeople |
| 18. Formal Translation For the one who serves Christ {Christos, Rightful Lord} in these things is pleasing to God {Theos, Gracious Approver} and approved among people. |
| 18. Dynamic Translation For anyone who serves Christ {Christos, Saving Lord} in this way is acceptable to God {Theos, Approving Authority} and respected by others. |