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Romans 12:18

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

KJV

εἰ δυνατόν, τὸ ἐξ ὑμῶν μετὰ πάντων ἀνθρώπων εἰρηνεύοντες·

Greek NT

Si fieri potest, quod ex vobis est, cum omnibus hominibus pacem habentes :

Vulgate

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

ASV

If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.

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In the original Greek

9 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

δυνατός
dunatos
adjective · 32×
εἰ
ei
conditional · 491×
εἰρηνεύω
eireneuo
verb · 4×
μετά
meta
preposition · 469×
πᾶς
pas
adjective · 1226×
ἄνθρωπος
anthropos
noun · 549×
ἐκ
ek
preposition · 915×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×

Themes

Doctrines that cite this verse

Historic Christian voices

9 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Source. Translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 11. Edited by Philip Schaff. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. <https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210221.htm>. Contact information. The editor of New Adven…
Source. Translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 11. Edited by Philip Schaff. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. <https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210222.htm>. Contact information. The editor of New Adven…
1. They who drink bitter medicines, first submit to some unpleasantness, and afterwards feel the benefit. For such is virtue, such is vice. In the latter there is first the pleasure, then the despondency: in the former first the despondency, and then the pleasure. But there is no equality; for it is not the same, to be first grieved and afterwards pleased, and to be first pleas…
Abba Arsenius said, "Try to live in peace with all men, for if you are at peace with men, God will be at peace with you."
Blessed are the peacemakers. It is the duty of every child of God to follow peace with all men. He is to do all possible good to every man and avoid all possible harm. He shall be called a son of God — he shall be acknowledged by God as bearing the divine likeness. And blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for great is their reward in heaven.
Q. Is it enough then that we do not kill our neighbor in any such way? A. No. By condemning envy, hatred, and anger God tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, to be patient, peace-loving, gentle, merciful, and friendly to them, to protect them from harm as much as we can, and to do good even to our enemies.

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 7:15 — But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
  • 1Cor 7:15 — But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
  • 1Pet 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
  • 1Pet 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
  • 1Thess 5:13 — And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
  • 1Tim 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
  • 2Cor 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.
  • 2Cor 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.
  • 2Sam 20:19 — I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?
  • 2Tim 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  • Col 3:14 — And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
  • Eph 4:3 — Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
  • Gal 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
  • Gen 26:30 — And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
  • Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
  • Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
  • Jas 3:16 — For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
  • Jas 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
  • Mark 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.
  • Mark 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.
  • Matt 5:5 — Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
  • Matt 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
  • Matt 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
  • Matt 24:24 — For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
  • Phil 2:14 — Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
  • Prov 3:30 — Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
  • Prov 12:20 — Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
  • Prov 19:11 — The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
  • Ps 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
  • Ps 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
  • Ps 120:5 — Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
  • Ps 120:7 — I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
  • Rom 14:17 — For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
  • Rom 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
  • Rom 14:19 — Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.