Blessed are the Peacemakers

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Please enjoy the following Bible verses on the topic of peace:

  • “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
  • “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31)
  • “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” (Romans 12:18)
  • “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” (Matthew 5:39)
  • “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6)
  • “Deceit is in the heart of those who promote evil, but those who promote peace have joy.” (Proverbs 12:20)
  • “And He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” (Isaiah 2:4)
  • “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44)
  • “Thou shalt not kill.” (Exodus 20:13)

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