⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.^(A)

Warnings against Rejecting God’s Grace

¹⁴ Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

¹⁶ For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind.^{(A) 17} But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.^{(B) 18} And the fruit of righteousness^[a] is sown in peace by those who make peace.^(C)

¹⁸ If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.^(A)

The Fruit of the Spirit

²² By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,^(A)

³⁵ Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.^[a] Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.^(A)

¹⁴ For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.^(A)

¹⁷ For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.^{(A) 18} The one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and has human approval.^{(B) 19} Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.^(C)

5 ¹ Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children,^{(A) 2} and walk in love, as Christ loved us^[a] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.^(B)