Romans 12:18
16 Be 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.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore 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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- KJV
- If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
- WEB
- If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- ASV
- If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
- DARBY
- if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
- BLB
- if possible of you⁺, being at peace with all men;
- ÅB
- Om det er mulig, så langt det står til dere, hold fred med alle mennesker!
- OTB
- Så langt det står til dere, strev etter å leve i fred med alle.
- B1930
- Såfremt det er mulig, da hold I på eders side fred med alle mennesker!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Read in contextMatthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Read in contextRomans 14:19
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Read in context2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Read in contextJames 3:16–18
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Read in contextGalatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Read in contextMark 9:50
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
Read in contextProverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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