What does the Bible say about peace making?
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The Bible calls believers to pursue peace as a fruit of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ, humbly seeking harmony with others while trusting God for the peace only he can give. Jesus blesses peacemakers in Matthew 5:9, and Psalm 34:14 urges God’s people to turn from evil, do good, and seek peace. Romans 12:18 commands believers, so far as it depends on them, to live peaceably with all, while Matthew 5:38-42 teaches patient, generous nonretaliation. This peace is grounded in justification by faith, for Romans 5:1 says we have peace with God through Christ. Philippians 4:7 and Isaiah 26:3 assure believers of God’s guarding, steadfast peace amid conflict.
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- Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called children of God.
- Psalms 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
- Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
- 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.
- Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- 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.
- Isaiah 26:3
You will keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on you]; because he trusts in you.
- Matthew 5:38-42
[38] "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' [39] But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40] If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. [41] Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. [42] Give to him who asks you, and don't turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
- Romans 5:1
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
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