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Romans 12:18

If it is possible, as far as rests with you, live peaceably with everyone.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what everyone will recognize as honorable.

19Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the wrath of God; for scripture declares – ‘“It is for me to avenge, I will requite,” says the Lord.’

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God does not consist of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and gladness through the presence of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 7:15However, if the unbeliever wishes to be separated, let them be so. Under such circumstances neither is bound; God has called you 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 →

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