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What Does the Bible Say About Peace Making?

Here are 18 Bible verses about peace making, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #1Matthew 5:9

    Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

    BSBBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

  2. #2Psalms 34:14

    Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

    BSBTurn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

  3. #3Hebrews 12:14

    Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

    BSBPursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  4. #4James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

    BSBBut the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

  5. #5Philippians 4:7

    And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    BSBAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  6. #6Romans 12:18

    If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

    BSBIf it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  7. #7Isaiah 26:3

    Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

    BSBYou will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

  8. #8John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

    BSBPeace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

  9. #9Matthew 5:38-42

    Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

    BSBYou have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

  10. #10Romans 5:1

    Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

    BSBTherefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

  11. #11Matthew 5:1-48

    And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. …

    BSBWhen Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. …

  12. #122 Corinthians 13:11

    Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

    BSBFinally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

  13. #131 Corinthians 13:7

    Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

    BSBIt bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

  14. #14Ephesians 4:3

    Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

    BSBand with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

  15. #15Romans 14:19

    Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

    BSBSo then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

  16. #16Romans 14:17

    For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

    BSBFor the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  17. #17James 3:18

    And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

    BSBPeacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

  18. #18Ephesians 2:14

    For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

    BSBFor He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

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