Romans 12:18
And if possible, so far as it dependeth on you, live in peace with every man.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17And repay to no man evil for evil: but let it be your study to do good before all men.
Cross References
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the cultivators of peace: for they shall be called sons of God!
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God, is not food and drink; but is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever separateth, let him separate: A brother or sister is not in bondage in such cases: it is to peace, God hath 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 →