If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. Treasury of Scripture Romans 14:17,19 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost... 2 Samuel 20:19 I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: you seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel... Psalm 34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 120:5-7 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!... Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Matthew 5:5,9 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth... Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltiness, with which will you season it? Have salt in yourselves... 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases... 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace... Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Ephesians 4:3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Colossians 3:14,15 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfection... 1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: James 3:16-18 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work... 1 Peter 3:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Context Love, Zeal, Hope, Forgiveness
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 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 lies in you, live peaceably with all men. 19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord. 20Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
Douay-Rheims Bible
If it be possible, as much as is in you, have peace with all men.
Darby Bible Translation
if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men;
King James Bible
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Young's Literal Translation
If possible -- so far as in you -- with all men being in peace;
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