Observations
Peace comes from God.
The apostles, especially Paul, in spite of all of his various intense trials and in spite of sometimes writing forceful letters of correction, often started with a greeting asking for God’s peace.
A consistent theme is encouraging believers to make choices and to take action to live at peace with one another.
My heart longs for more peace.
What are your observations about the word peace in the following Scriptures?
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
“Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your affliction.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
To shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? I tell you, no, but rather division
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
shouting: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
saying, “If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be to you.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be with you.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
So Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus *came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
On the following day he appeared to them as they were fighting together, and he tried to reconcile them in peace, saying, ‘Men, you are brethren, why do you injure one another?’
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
After they had spent time there, they were sent away from the brethren in peace to those who had sent them out.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And the jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The chief magistrates have sent to release you. Therefore come out now and go in peace.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
to all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And the path of peace they have not known.”
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
So let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is the Law of commandments contained in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, thus establishing peace
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
“He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
And another, a red horse, went out; and to him who sat on it, it was granted to take peace from the earth, and that men would slay one another; and a great sword was given to him.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.
stubborn-pursuits.com 