Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
Cross References
Judges 11:14And Jephte again sent word by them, and commanded them to say to the king of Ammon:
Psalms 34:14Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
Matthew 5:9Blesses are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but justice, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases. But God hath called us 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 →