The apostle qualifies his counsel, however, saying: “If possible, as far as it depends upon you. ”
إِلَّا أَنَّ بُولُسَ أَوْصَانَا أَنْ نُسَالِمَ ٱلْآخَرِينَ ‹ إِنْ كَانَ ذلِكَ مُمْكِنًا ،‏ وَعَلَى قَدْرِ مَا يَكُونُ ٱلْأَمْرُ بِيَدِنَا › .‏