Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
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Bible References
And preached
Matthew 10:13
And if the people seem trustworthy, express your wish for blessings to rest upon them. But if they prove to be untrustworthy, may those blessings remain on you [instead].
Luke 2:14
"May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
Luke 15:5
And when he finds it, he places it on his shoulders [i.e., to return it], and is so glad.
Acts 2:39
For the promise [of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit] is being given to you [Jews] and to your descendants and [also] to all those who are far away [i.e., Gentiles. See Eph. 2:17]. [This promise is] to as many as [respond to] the Lord, our God's call [through the Gospel, See II Thess. 2:14]."
Acts 10:36
He sent His message [first] to the Israelites; [it involved] preaching the good news through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all).
Romans 5:1
So, since we are made right with God by [our] faith, we have peace with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20
So, we [apostles] are ambassadors, [speaking] on behalf of Christ. [It is] as though God were appealing [to people] through us: "We urge you people, on behalf of Christ, to be restored to fellowship with God."
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Luke 10:5
And whatever house you enter, first say, 'Let peace be upon this household.'