What does the Bible say about peace and love?
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The Bible teaches that peace and love are gracious gifts of God, rooted in Christ’s saving work and expressed in humble, holy love toward others. Jesus gives a peace the world cannot provide, even amid tribulation, because he has overcome the world (John 14:27; John 16:33). Believers are called to pursue peace as peacemakers, reflecting their identity as God’s children (Matthew 5:9). Love is to govern all Christian service and relationships (1 Corinthians 16:14), while godly wisdom produces a gentle, merciful, peaceable life (James 3:17). The church is therefore encouraged to live in harmony, trusting that the God of love and peace dwells with his people (2 Corinthians 13:11; Jude 1:2).
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- John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
- 2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Jude 1:2
Mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied.
- John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called children of God.
- 1 Corinthians 16:14
Let all that you do be done in love.
- James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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