Romans 12:18
As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
Cross References
Judges 11:14And Jephthah sent again to the king of the children of Ammon,
Psalms 34:14\34:13\Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from words of deceit.
Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
Matthew 5:9Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named 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 one who is not a Christian has a desire to go away, let it be so: the brother or the sister in such a position is not forced to do one thing or the other: but it is God's pleasure that we may be at peace with one another.
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 →