Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In Context
17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honourable in the sight of all men.
Cross References
Judges 11:14And Jephthah sent messengers again unto 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 them that devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Matthew 5:9Blessed are 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 the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 7:15Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath 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 →