Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
World English Bible
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. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Cross References
Judges 11:14Jephthah sent messengers again to the king of the children of Ammon;
Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Romans 14:17for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15Yet if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us 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 →