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Romans 12:18

If it is possible, in so far as you are able, be at peace with all men.

Catholic Public Domain Version

In The King James Version

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

In Context

17Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

19Do not defend yourselves, dearest ones. Instead, step aside from wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine. I shall give retribution, says the Lord.”

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Cross References

Judges 11:14And Jephthah again commissioned them, and he ordered them to say to the king of Ammon:

Psalms 34:14Like a neighbor, and like our brother, so did I please; like one mourning and contrite, so was I humbled.

Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.

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 rather justice and peace and joy, in the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart. For a brother or sister cannot be made subject to servitude in this way. For God has called us to 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 →

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