Romans
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Romans 12:18
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 12:18 Context
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 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. 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Other Translations
If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.
- Basic English Bible
if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
- Darby Bible
If it is possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
- Webster's Bible
If you can, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with all the world.
- Weymouth Bible
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- World English Bible
If it may be don, that that is of you, haue ye pees with alle men.
- Wycliffe Bible
If possible -- so far as in you -- with all men being in peace;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.
- Basic English Bible
if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
- Darby Bible
If it is possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
- Webster's Bible
If you can, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with all the world.
- Weymouth Bible
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- World English Bible
If it may be don, that that is of you, haue ye pees with alle men.
- Wycliffe Bible
If possible -- so far as in you -- with all men being in peace;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Romans 12:18
12:16 Mind not high things - Desire not riches, honour, or the company of the great.
12:17 Provide - Think beforehand; contrive to give as little offence as may be to any.
12:19 Dearly beloved - So he softens the rugged spirit. Revenge not yourselves, but leave that to God. Perhaps it might more properly be rendered, leave room for wrath; that is, the wrath of God, to whom vengeance properly belongs. #Deut 32:35|
12:20 Feed him - With your own hand: if it be needful, even put bread into his mouth. Heap coals of fire upon his head - That part which is most sensible. So artists melt the sullen ore of lead, By heaping coals of fire upon its head; In the kind warmth the metal learns to glow, And pure from dross the silver runs below. #Prov 25:21|, &c.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 12:18
Ro 12:18 If it be porssible, . . . live peaceably with all men. If you can do so. Sometimes it is impossible. Sometimes sinners are exceedingly mad against the saints. But we are to be "peacemakers" (Mt 5:9).