Romans 12:18

If possible—so far as dependeth on you, with all men being at peace:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:

19Not avenging, yourselves, beloved, but give place unto their anger; for it is written—Mine, is avenging, I, will recompense;—saith the Lord;

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Cross References

Judges 11:14And Jephthah yet once more sent messengers unto the king of the sons of Ammon;

Psalms 34:14Depart from wickedness and do good, Aim at well-being, and pursue it.

Proverbs 12:20Deceit, is in the heart of contrivers of mischief, but, to the counsellors of peace, shall be joy.

Matthew 5:9Happy, the peacemakers; for, they, shall be, called sons of God:

Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit;

1 Corinthians 7:15But, if, the unbelieving, departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister hath not come into bondage, in such cases, but, in peace, hath 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 →

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