Russellville Christian Center

Scriptures on Peace In the Old Testament the Hebrew word for peace is “shalom” In the New Testament the Greek word for peace is “Eirene.” *They both have the same synonyms of: Rest; Quiteness   John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.   Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.   John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.   Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.   1Peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:  11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue(Pursue) it.   James 3:18 And the peaceable fruits of righteousness are sown for the practisers of peace.  He who labours to live peaceably shall have peace for his reward. (Translation from Adam Clarke)   Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.   Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. {perfect...: Heb. peace, peace} {mind: or, thought, or, imagination}   Isaiah 26:12 ¶ LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.   Isaiah 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.   Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.   Romans 5:1 ¶ Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:   Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.   Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.   1Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.