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 9 votes
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
- Psalms 34:14 8 votes
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
- Hebrews 12:14 6 votes
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
- James 3:17 5 votes
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 4 votes
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 12:18 3 votes
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
- John 14:27 3 votes
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
- Isaiah 26:3 3 votes
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
- Matthew 5:38-42 3 votes
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 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. If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
- Romans 5:1 2 votes
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
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