Romans 12:18
If possible—so far as in you—with all men being in peace;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
Cross References
Judges 11:14And Jephthah adds yet and sends messengers to the king of the sons of Ammon,
Psalms 34:14Turn aside from evil and do good, || Seek peace and pursue it.
Proverbs 12:20Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, || But for counselors of peace—joy.
Matthew 5:9Blessed the peacemakers—because they will be called sons of God.
Romans 14:17for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit;
1 Corinthians 7:15And if the unbelieving separates himself—let him separate himself: the brother or the sister is not under servitude in such [cases], and in peace has God called us;
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 →