Romans 12:18
and as far as it's up to you, live at peace with everyone.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17Don't pay back anyone evil for evil. Make sure you show everybody that what you're doing is good,
Cross References
Judges 11:14Jephthah sent messengers back to the king of the Ammonites
Psalms 34:14Reject what is evil, do what is good. Look for peace, and work to make it a reality.
Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the mind of those planning evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.
Romans 14:17for God's kingdom is not about eating and drinking, but about living right, having peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15However, if the non-Christian spouse leaves, let them leave. In such cases the Christian man or woman is not slavishly bound, for 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 →