Romans
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18
Romans 12:18 (KJV) speaks to peacemaking, conflict, and reconciliation — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
1 Peter 3:11“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Psalms 34:14“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Colossians 3:13
Common questions
What does Romans 12:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 12:18 reads: "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." The verse speaks to peacemaking, conflict, and reconciliation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 12:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." is Romans 12:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 12:18?
Verses that sit beside Romans 12:18 include 1 Peter 3:11, Matthew 5:9, and Proverbs 10:12. Reading them alongside Romans 12:18 deepens the theme of peacemaking.
How can I pray with Romans 12:18?
Read Romans 12:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.