Peace — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 55
Matthew 5:9 KJV
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus elevates active peacemaking, not passivity but the work of creating reconciliation, as a mark of God's children, reflecting their heavenly Father's character.
Galatians 5:22 KJV
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.”
Context & Meaning
Peace is listed as a fruit of the Spirit, it is produced in the believer's life as a natural result of the Spirit's indwelling presence and not by human striving alone.
John 16:33 KJV
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus honestly acknowledges that peace coexists with tribulation in this world, but His victory over the world reframes tribulation so that peace and cheer remain possible.
Hebrews 12:14 KJV
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”
Context & Meaning
Peace is not passive but something to actively pursue, the writer places it alongside holiness as twin imperatives for the believer's life and relationship with God.
Psalm 34:14 KJV
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Context & Meaning
The language of seeking and pursuing peace implies it requires effort and intentional chase, peace is a destination worth actively moving toward.
John 14:25 KJV
““These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.””
John 14:26 KJV
““But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.””
Philippians 4:4 KJV
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Philippians 4:5 KJV
“Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.”
Philippians 4:6 KJV
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”