Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as it depends on you, be at peace with everyone.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is right in the sight of all.
Cross References
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15If however the unbelieving spouse separates, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not enslaved in such cases. 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 →