Ephesians 2:17
New Living Translation
17 He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near.
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Isaiah 57:19-21
New Living Translation
19 bringing words of praise to their lips.
May they have abundant peace, both near and far,”
says the Lord, who heals them.
20 “But those who still reject me are like the restless sea,
which is never still
but continually churns up mud and dirt.
21 There is no peace for the wicked,”
says my God.
Acts 10:36
New Living Translation
36 This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
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Acts 2:39
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39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away[a]—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
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- 2:39 Or and to people far in the future, or and to the Gentiles.
Ephesians 2:13-14
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13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.
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Romans 5:1
New Living Translation
Faith Brings Joy
5 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
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- 5:1 Some manuscripts read let us have peace.
Psalm 148:14
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14 He has made his people strong,
honoring his faithful ones—
the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!
Deuteronomy 4:7
New Living Translation
7 For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him?
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2 Corinthians 5:20
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20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
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Zechariah 9:10
New Living Translation
10 I will remove the battle chariots from Israel[a]
and the warhorses from Jerusalem.
I will destroy all the weapons used in battle,
and your king will bring peace to the nations.
His realm will stretch from sea to sea
and from the Euphrates River[b] to the ends of the earth.[c]
Isaiah 52:7
New Living Translation
7 How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel[a] reigns!
Footnotes
- 52:7 Hebrew of Zion.
Psalm 147:19-20
New Living Translation
19 He has revealed his words to Jacob,
his decrees and regulations to Israel.
20 He has not done this for any other nation;
they do not know his regulations.
Praise the Lord!
Luke 15:5-6
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5 And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders. 6 When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’
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Luke 10:9-11
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9 Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ 10 But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘We wipe even the dust of your town from our feet to show that we have abandoned you to your fate. And know this—the Kingdom of God is near!’
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Luke 2:14
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14 “Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
Matthew 10:13
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13 If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing.
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Isaiah 27:5
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5 unless they turn to me for help.
Let them make peace with me;
yes, let them make peace with me.”
Psalm 85:10
New Living Translation
10 Unfailing love and truth have met together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed!
Psalm 76:1-2
New Living Translation
Psalm 76
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1 God is honored in Judah;
his name is great in Israel.
2 Jerusalem[a] is where he lives;
Mount Zion is his home.
Footnotes
- 76:2 Hebrew Salem, another name for Jerusalem.
Psalm 75:1
New Living Translation
Psalm 75
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
1 We thank you, O God!
We give thanks because you are near.
People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
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