Romans 12:17-18

12 songs meet this passage

• “i choose to abuse, misuse and confuse competitors”

  2 Legit 2 Quit (feat. Saja) · MC Hammer

  strains against Romans 12:17-18

  The lyric relishes dominating and tearing down rivals, the opposite of the call to seek peace with others.

• “This time, I finally let you go”

  LOST IN THE ECHO · LINKIN PARK

  strains against Romans 12:17-19

  Letting go here is framed as self-protection and strength, not the surrender of vengeance to God that Paul calls for; the impulse to move on is good, but the song roots it in self rather than trust.

• “I swear I'd be at peace if it weren't for you”

  30 For 30 (with Kendrick Lamar) · SZA

  strains against Romans 12:17-19

  Scripture calls for leaving vengeance to God rather than nursing resentment as the price of peace.

• “Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk”

  Try That in a Small Town · Jason Aldean

  strains against Romans 12:17-19

  Scripture calls believers to repay no one evil for evil and to leave vengeance to God, while the song channels threat and payback through armed locals.

• “Only wrong is gonna come to you”

  'Til You Do Me Right · After 7

  strains against Romans 12:17-19

  The singer promises withheld affection as a kind of punishment until the other changes, whereas Scripture counsels leaving repayment and vengeance to God rather than conditioning love on it.

• “you never seem to be home”

  Hello · Adele

  strains against Romans 12:18

  Paul urges peace 'so far as it depends on you', acknowledging some reconciliations stay out of reach, which is the painful reality the song sits in.

• “Don't wanna see no blood, don't be a macho man”

  Beat It · Michael Jackson

  resonates with Romans 12:18

  The call to avoid bloodshed and walk away lines up with pursuing peace rather than proving dominance.

• “I never meant to cause you no pain”

  I Wish It Would Rain Down (2016 Remastered) · Phil Collins

  resonates with Romans 12:18

  His regret over hurting someone he cared for reflects the call to live at peace with others as far as it depends on us.

• “From a distance, you look like my friend”

  From a Distance · Bette Midler

  resonates with Romans 12:18

  The ache over conflict and shared humanity despite being 'at war' echoes the call to seek peace with others as far as it depends on us.

• Hip Hop Hooray · Naughty By Nature

  resonates with Romans 12:18

  Extending peace and shout-outs to friends and community reflects a posture of seeking peace with others, even in a boastful party song.

• “This woman never troubled no one”

  Bam Bam · Sister Nancy

  resonates with Romans 12:18

  Her claim to peaceableness, living at peace while still pursuing her ambitions, lines up with Paul's call to live peaceably as far as it depends on you.

• “I stay calm and pray the niggas leave me be”

  People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix) · Arrested Development

  resonates with Romans 12:18-19

  His initial restraint and desire for peace reflects Paul's call to live peaceably as far as it depends on you.