“ If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. ”
If it be possible - If it can be done. This expression implies that it could not always be done. Still it should be an object of desire; and we should endeavor to obtain it. As much as lieth i...
In the Christian Temper, modesty is the first desideratum. Romans 12:3 . I tell everyone that is among you not to be high-minded above a right mind, but to be of a mind to be sober-minded (...
as... you . literally as is of (App-104.) you. live peaceably . be at peace. Greek. eireneuo . Only here, Mark 9:50 . 2Co 13:11. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 .
18. If it be possible, etc. Peaceableness and a life so ordered as to render us beloved by all, is no common gift in a Christian. If we desire to attain this, we must not only be endued with...
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. If it be possible - To live in a state of peace with one's neighbors, friends, and even family, is often very difficult. But t...
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. If it be possible (i:e., If others will let you), as much as lieth in you, [ to ( G3588 ) ex ( G1537 ) h...
Paraphrase. '(1) God's redeeming love should be answered by the true sacrifice and spiritual ritual service of a life of purity and self-denial and work for God. (2) Do not follow the fashions and...
(9-21) Now follow to the end of the chapter a number of general exhortations, not addressed to particular persons or classes, but to the Church at large.
Chapter 26 CHRISTIAN DUTY: DETAILS OF PERSONAL CONDUCT Romans 12:8-21 ST. PAUL has set before us the life of surrender, of the "giving over" of faculty to God, in one great preliminary aspect....
Living as a Christian Romans 12:9-21 In this section the Apostle shows how the great principle of consecration must affect the details of conduct. It is most necessary to insist on these practi...
The word "therefore" links all that is now to be said with everything that has gone before. Because of the grace of God, the believer is called to certain attitudes and actions. The very first of the...
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (7) Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he...
RESENTMENT ‘If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.’ Romans 12:18 Not with all Christians, you observe, but with all men. They were to act as leaven in the w...
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably ,.... Or be at peace, seek after peace, pursue it, and cultivate it: with all men ; with those that we are immediately concerned with, in...
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Ver. 18. As much as lieth in you ] Let it not stick on your part. Give not offence carelessly, take not offence causelessl...
Rejoicing in hope Of perfect holiness and everlasting happiness; or of the glory of God; ( Romans 5:2 ;) and of eternal life, Titus 1:2 ; patient in tribulation To which you may be exposed f...
Practical Response in Believers Now Paul has completed his treatment of the subject of God's counsel in reference to salvation - counsel accomplished by a hand of mercy. What then is to be the pro...
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies....
The duty to which he exhorts in this verse, is a peaceable and quiet behaviour towards all men, as well infidels as Christians; those who are bad, as well as those who are good. The like exhortations...
A Call To Make Real In The Church And In The World The Righteousness Which They Have Received (12:1-15:33). This section moves from the indicative to the imperative. Having outlined the ways of Go...
CRITICAL NOTES Romans 12:17 .—Provide things honest, handsome, beautiful, useful, profitable, in the sight of men. Remove every reasonable ground of suspicion. Wear the white flower of a blameles...
Romans 12:1 . I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God. Under the form of entreaty he now tenderly exhorts them, in return for all the glory of redeeming love, to present their bod...
EXPOSITION Ver. 1–ch. 14:23 III . HORTATORY . It is St. Paul's way to supplement his doctrinal treatises with detailed practical directions as to the conduct that should of necessity ensue...
The Christian's relation to his enemies:
1 Corinthians 7:15 ; 1 Peter 3:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:13 ; 2 Corinthians 13:11 ; 2 Samuel 20:19 ; 2 Timothy 2:22 ; Colossians 3:14 ; Colossians 3:15 ; Ephesians 4:3 ; Galatians 5:22 ; Hebr...