Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, lyue peaceably with all men.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Recompensyng to no man euyll for euyll. Prouydyng afore hande thynges honest, [not only before God, but also] in the syght of all men.

19Dearely beloued, auenge not your selues, but rather geue place vnto wrath. For it is written: Uengeaunce is myne, I wyll repay sayth the Lorde.

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Cross References

Judges 11:14And Iephthah sent messengers agayne vnto the king of the children of Ammon,

Proverbs 12:20Deceipt is in the heart of them that imagine euyll: but to the counsaylers of peace shalbe ioy.

Matthew 5:9Blessed (are) the peace makers: for they shalbe called the chyldren of God.

Romans 14:17For the kyngdome of God, is not meat and drinke: but righteousnesse, & peace, and ioy in the holy ghost.

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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