Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as may be in your power, be at peace with all men.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men.
Cross References
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called sons of God.
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart; the brother or sister is not bound in such cases. But God has called us to live in peace.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →