Psalm 34:14
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Psalm 37:27
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27 Depart from evil, and do good;
And dwell forevermore.
Hebrews 12:14
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14 (A)Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, (B)without which no one will see the Lord:
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1 Peter 3:11
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3 John 11
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11 Beloved, (A)do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. (B)He who does good is of God, [a]but he who does evil has not seen (C)God.
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- 3 John 1:11 NU, M omit but
Romans 12:18
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18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, (A)live peaceably with all men.
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Romans 12:9
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Behave Like a Christian
9 (A)Let love be without hypocrisy. (B)Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
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Proverbs 3:7
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7 Do not be wise in your own (A)eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
Romans 14:19
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19 (A)Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which (B)one may [a]edify another.
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- Romans 14:19 build up
James 3:17-18
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17 But (A)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (B)without partiality (C)and without hypocrisy. 18 (D)Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
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1 Thessalonians 4:11
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11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, (A)to mind your own business, and (B)to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
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2 Corinthians 13:11
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Greetings and Benediction
11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. (A)Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love (B)and peace will be with you.
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Job 28:28
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28 And to man He said,
‘Behold, (A)the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,
And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Titus 2:14
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14 (A)who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed (B)and purify for Himself (C)His own special people, zealous for good works.
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Romans 14:17
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17 (A)for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and (B)peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Proverbs 8:13
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13 (A)The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
(B)Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And (C)the perverse mouth I hate.
2 Timothy 2:19
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19 Nevertheless (A)the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord (B)knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of [a]Christ depart from iniquity.”
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- 2 Timothy 2:19 NU, M the Lord
Proverbs 13:14
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Galatians 6:10
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10 (A)Therefore, as we have opportunity, (B)let us do good to all, (C)especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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Isaiah 1:16-17
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16 “Wash(A) yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes.
(B)Cease to do evil,
17 Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke [a]the oppressor;
[b]Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the widow.
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- Isaiah 1:17 Some ancient vss. the oppressed
- Isaiah 1:17 Vindicate
Proverbs 16:16-17
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16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Matthew 5:9
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Acts 10:38
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38 how (A)God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who (B)went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, (C)for God was with Him.
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Psalm 120:7
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7 I am for peace;
But when I speak, they are for war.
Hebrews 13:16
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16 (A)But do not forget to do good and to share, for (B)with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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