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Romans 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all…
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
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The verses around Romans 12:18.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Verse explanation
He acknowledges that not every peaceful situation depends solely on one's own will; the request is to do the part that is within one's reach.
From the Romans 12 study in Bible in Stories.
Romans 12:18 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Se fôr possivel, quanto estiver em vós, tende paz com todos os homens.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
No que for possível de vossa parte, tende paz com todos.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
y en cuanto esté de parte de ustedes, vivan en paz con todos.
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- Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
- Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
- Numbers 6:26The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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