Verse 15

But if the one who is not a Christian has a desire to go away, let it be so: the brother or the sister in such a position is not forced to do one thing or the other: but it is God's pleasure that we may be at peace with one another.

Referenced Verses

• Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.
• 1 Cor 14:33 : 33 For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints.
• 2 Cor 13:11 : 11 Let this be my last word, brothers; be glad; be complete; be comforted; be of the same mind; be at peace with one another: and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Gal 5:22 : 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, a quiet mind, kind acts, well-doing, faith,
• Heb 12:14 : 14 Let your desire be for peace with all men, and to be made holy, without which no man may see the Lord;
• Jas 2:15 : 15 If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,
• Jas 3:17-18 : 17 But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is planted in peace for those who make peace.
• Matt 12:50 : 50 For whoever does the pleasure of my Father in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.
• Rom 12:18 : 18 As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.