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I. NOT —

1. Abstinence from earthly pleasure.

2. Observance of external forms.

3. The adoption of a religious deportment.

4. Zeal for orthodoxy.

II. BUT —

1. Righteousness in faith and life.

2. Peace with God and man.

3. Joy in sorrow and reproach.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

WEB: for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.