Romans 12:18
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.”
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BSBPD
“If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“If possible--so far as in you--with all men being in peace;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Romans 12:18 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 21:24And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
- Judges 11:14Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites
- 2 Samuel 20:19I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”
- Psalms 34:14Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
- Psalms 120:5Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!
- Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
- Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
- Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- 1 Corinthians 7:15But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Ephesians 4:3and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
- Colossians 3:14And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
- 2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
- 1 Peter 3:11He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
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