9 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

• Peace

5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 7:15 — But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
• 1Cor 7:15 — But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
• 1Cor 10:23 — All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
• 1Cor 10:33 — Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
• 1Cor 14:3 — But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
• 1Cor 14:12 — Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
• 1Cor 14:26 — How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
• 1Cor 14:26 — How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
• 1Pet 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
• 1Pet 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
• 1Thess 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
• 1Thess 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
• 1Thess 5:15 — See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
• 1Tim 1:4 — Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
• 1Tim 6:11 — But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
• 2Cor 12:19 — Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
• 2Cor 13:11 — Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
• 2Tim 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
• 2Tim 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
• Acts 9:31 — Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
• Col 3:12 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
• Eph 4:3 — Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Eph 4:12 — For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
• Eph 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
• Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Heb 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
• Isa 51:1 — Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
• Jas 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
• Josh 18:8 — And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you
• Mark 9:50 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
• Matt 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
• Phil 2:1 — If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
• Phil 2:4 — Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
• Prov 21:21 — He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
• Ps 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
• Ps 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
• Ps 133:1 — Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
• Rom 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
• Rom 12:18 — If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
• Rom 15:2 — Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.