Romans 12:18

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Romans 12:16–20 · Berean Standard Bible

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

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Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

2 Samuel 20:19

I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”

Psalms 34:14

Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalms 120:5

Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

Psalms 120:6

Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

Psalms 120:7

I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Mark 9:50

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:3

and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Colossians 3:14

And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

James 3:16

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 3:18

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

1 Peter 3:11

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.