Verse 18
Paul strongly advocated being a peacemaker (cf. Matthew 5:9), but he did not promote peace at any price. In some situations, peace might give way to conflict if, for example, the truth is at stake (cf. Galatians 2:11). Notwithstanding the believer should not be the instigator of trouble under normal circumstances. Note Paul’s two qualifiers regarding living at peace in this verse.
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