Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Cross-references
Romans 14:19 explicitly urges pursuing peace and mutual edification, directly reinforcing the command to live peaceably.
Romans 14:17 identifies peace as a key kingdom characteristic, supporting the call to live peaceably.
1 Peter 3:11 commands to 'seek peace and pursue it,' directly amplifying the proactive peacemaking in Romans 12:18.
James 3:16-18 contrasts disorder from envy with peace from heavenly wisdom, showing the source and fruit of peace Paul commands.
Hebrews 12:14 uses nearly identical language: 'Make every effort to live in peace with everyone,' reinforcing the same imperative.
2 Timothy 2:22 lists peace among the virtues to pursue, aligning with the proactive peacemaking in Romans 12:18.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 directly commands 'live in peace with each other,' mirroring the exhortation in Romans 12:18.
Colossians 3:15 echoes the call to peace by urging the peace of Christ to rule in hearts, reinforcing the communal aspect of peace.
Ephesians 4:3 urges maintaining unity in peace—a specific church application of Paul's broader call to live peaceably with all.
2 Corinthians 13:11 exhorts 'live in peace'—identical to Romans 12:18, reinforcing Paul's consistent teaching on peace.
Mark 9:50 ends with Jesus commanding 'be at peace with one another'—the same imperative as Paul's call to live peaceably with all.
Matthew 5:9 pronounces blessing on peacemakers—directly affirming the peaceable living Paul commands in Romans 12:18.
Psalm 34:14 commands seeking and pursuing peace—directly paralleling Paul's exhortation to live peaceably with all.
In Matthew 5:24, Jesus prioritizes reconciliation before worship—a strong parallel to Paul's peacemaking imperative.
Proverbs 19:11 praises overlooking an offense—a key strategy for maintaining peace as Paul urges.
Proverbs 17:14 advises dropping a quarrel before it escalates—directly supporting Paul's call to live at peace.
Proverbs 3:30 warns against quarreling without cause—a practical wisdom counterpart to Paul's peace command.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 explicitly commands not repaying evil for evil — directly reinforcing the call to live peaceably.
Psalm 120:7 laments desiring peace when others wage war—echoing the challenge of living at peace despite opposition.
James 3:17 describes heavenly wisdom as 'peaceable' — the same virtue urged here for relationships.
Galatians 5:22 lists peace as fruit of the Spirit—the inward source enabling the outward peaceable living Paul commands.
Psalm 120:5-7 laments living among those who hate peace—illustrating the challenge of Paul's call to live peaceably despite opposition.
1 Corinthians 7:15 states God has called believers to peace—applied to marriage but echoing the same principle as Romans 12:18.
Proverbs 12:20 contrasts deceit with joy for counselors of peace—reinforcing the value of promoting peace as in Romans 12:18.
Genesis 13:9 shows Abram proposing separation to avoid conflict with Lot, exemplifying the peacemaking principle Paul urges.