Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
As much as in you lieth (to ec umwn). Accusative of general reference, "so far as what proceeds from you" ("the from you part"). See to kat eme in Romans 1:15. This phrase explains "if it be possible" (ei dunaton). "All your part is to be peace" (Alford). For "be at peace" (eirhneuontev) see II Corinthians 13:11.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing Romans 12:18:
Romans 1:15
Romans 12:9
Romans 12:16
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.