Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 12:18

18. If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, live peaceably with all men .

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 Exhortation we have, Heb. 12.14. And to the discharge of this Duty, he annexeth a double Limitation; first, If it be possible; Secondly, As much as lyeth in you, q. d. It may so fall out, that some men are of such froward and unpeaceable Tempers, that it is impossible to live peaceably with them, or by them: Or such conditions of peace, may be offered, as are not lawfull for you to accept; it will not stand with the truth and glory of God, and with a good Conscience, to Agree with them. But however, do your part, let there be no default in you, why you should not live in peace with all men whatsoever.