And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!”

The Church Prospers

Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—

Herod’s Violent Death

Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s country.

So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.”

Paul Urged to Make Peace

And after those days we packed and went up to Jerusalem.

And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight,

To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

And the way of peace they have not known.”

Faith Triumphs in Trouble

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

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

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace.

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Greetings and Benediction

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