Ephesians 2:17
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17 So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near,
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Isaiah 57:19-21
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19 creating for their mourners the fruit of the lips.[a]
Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord,
and I will heal them.(A)
20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea
that cannot keep still;
its waters toss up mire and mud.(B)
21 There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.(C)
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- 57.19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Acts 10:36
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36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all.(A)
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Acts 2:39
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39 For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.”(A)
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Ephesians 2:13-14
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13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.(A) 14 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us,(B)
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Romans 5:1
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Results of Justification
5 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,(A)
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- 5.1 Other ancient authorities read let us
Psalm 148:14
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14 He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!(A)
Deuteronomy 4:7
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7 For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him?(A)
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2 Corinthians 5:20
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20 So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God.(A)
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Zechariah 9:10
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10 He[a] will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the war horse from Jerusalem;
and the battle bow shall be cut off,
and he shall command peace to the nations;
his dominion shall be from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth.(A)
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- 9.10 Gk: Heb I
Isaiah 52:7
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7 How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who announces peace,
who brings good news,
who announces salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”(A)
Psalm 147:19-20
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19 He declares his word to Jacob,
his statutes and ordinances to Israel.(A)
20 He has not dealt thus with any other nation;
they do not know his ordinances.
Praise the Lord!(B)
Luke 15:5-6
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5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep.’
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Luke 10:9-11
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9 cure the sick who are there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’[a](A) 10 But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’[b](B)
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Luke 2:14
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- 2.14 Other ancient authorities read peace, goodwill among people
Matthew 10:13
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13 If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.
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Isaiah 27:5
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5 Or else let it cling to me for protection;
let it make peace with me;
let it make peace with me.(A)
Psalm 85:10
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10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss each other.(A)
Psalm 76:1-2
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Psalm 76
Israel’s God—Judge of All the Earth
To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
1 In Judah God is known;
his name is great in Israel.(A)
2 His abode has been established in Salem,
his dwelling place in Zion.(B)
Psalm 75:1
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Psalm 75
Thanksgiving for God’s Wondrous Deeds
To the leader: Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
1 We give thanks to you, O God;
we give thanks; your name is near.
People tell of your wondrous deeds.(A)
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