Galatians 5 - KJV & KBTP

Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.

After the trauma of the crucifixion, the disciples were locked away, afraid, confused, and uncertain about what the future held. But on the evening of that first Easter Sunday, everything changed when Jesus stood among them and said:

“Peace be with you!” — John 20:19 (NIV)

These words were more than a greeting. They were a divine declaration: peace had triumphed over fear, and life had conquered death.

1. Peace That Calms Fear

The disciples were hiding behind locked doors, fearing for their lives. But the presence of Jesus shattered their fear.

“Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” — John 20:20 (NIV)

The Resurrection reminds us that no matter what we face—uncertainty, loss, danger—Jesus brings peace that surpasses our fear.

2. Peace That Comes from Reconciliation

The cross was not just about suffering; it was about reconciling humanity with God. Jesus’ resurrection is the seal of that reconciliation.

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1 (NIV)

We are no longer enemies of God. We are at peace with Him—fully forgiven and fully accepted.

3. Peace That Dwells Within

Jesus promised a peace that’s not dependent on circumstances but rooted in Him.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27 (NIV)

This was a promise He fulfilled after rising from the grave. His peace becomes a permanent presence in our hearts.

4. Peace That Guards Our Minds

We are often bombarded with anxious thoughts. But resurrection peace acts like a shield.

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7 (NIV)

God’s peace doesn’t always change our situation, but it changes us in the midst of it.

5. Peace That Leads to Purpose

In John 20:21, Jesus repeats, “Peace be with you!” and then says:

“As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Peace isn’t just for comfort—it’s preparation for mission. We are sent out as ambassadors of this peace to a world that desperately needs it.

6. Peace Through the Holy Spirit

Jesus breathed on them and said:

“Receive the Holy Spirit.” — John 20:22 (NIV)

The Holy Spirit becomes the continual source of peace, power, and presence in our lives. It is the Spirit that produces peace as fruit within us:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” — Galatians 5:22 (NIV)

7. Peace in a Troubled World

We live in a world that is anything but peaceful. But the resurrection gives us hope beyond this life.

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 (NIV)

The risen Christ gives us a durable peace—one that holds even in chaos, grief, or conflict.

Final Thoughts

Jesus didn’t wait for perfect conditions to bring peace. He entered a locked room, full of fear, and filled it with His presence. Today, He still does the same.

Resurrection peace is not passive, it’s powerful, purposeful, and personal.

Will you let His peace rule in your heart today?

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially for young people who are still finding their way. The Bible offers timeless wisdom and guidance that can help shape a fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are some key Biblical tips for young people:

1. Seek Wisdom and Understanding

Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

The pursuit of wisdom is highly valued in the Bible. Wisdom helps in making informed decisions, understanding the world better, and living a life that is pleasing to God. Young people are encouraged to seek wisdom and understanding, not only through formal education but also through life experiences and learning from others.

2. Honor Your Parents

Ephesians 6:1-3 – “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'”

Respecting and honoring parents is a fundamental principle in the Bible. It fosters healthy family relationships and sets a foundation for a respectful attitude towards authority and elders.

3. Guard Your Heart

Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

The heart, in Biblical terms, is the center of one’s being, encompassing emotions, desires, and thoughts. Guarding your heart means being mindful of what influences you—your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves being cautious about the company you keep, the content you consume, and the activities you engage in.

4. Flee from Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 – “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Temptations are a part of life, but the Bible reassures that there is always a way to overcome them. Young people are encouraged to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s strength, and make conscious efforts to avoid situations that might lead to sin.

5. Develop a Prayerful Life

Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer is a powerful tool for maintaining a close relationship with God. It helps in finding peace, gaining strength, and seeking guidance. A prayerful life enables young people to stay connected to their faith and find solace in difficult times.

6. Cultivate Good Friendships

Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

The company you keep significantly influences your character and decisions. The Bible encourages surrounding yourself with wise and good-hearted individuals who uplift and encourage you to grow in faith and virtue.

7. Serve Others

Galatians 5:13 – “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Service to others is a core principle in Christianity. It teaches humility, compassion, and selflessness. Young people are encouraged to look beyond their own needs and contribute positively to the lives of others.

Conclusion

The Bible offers invaluable guidance for young people striving to live meaningful and virtuous lives. By seeking wisdom, honoring parents, guarding their hearts, fleeing from temptation, developing a prayerful life, cultivating good friendships, serving others, living with integrity, trusting in God’s plan, and staying humble, young people can navigate the complexities of life with faith and purpose.

1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

7 Biblical Tips for Young People: A Guide to Living a Meaningful Life

Locked Doors, Open Hearts: 7 Bible Verses on Peace in the Resurrection

2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. 12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these ; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Sununguko muna Kirisiti

1 Kirisiti wakatisunungula kuti tibe ne sununguko. Ndizo simisilani, musitjabgwilile mu jokwi le bulanda kakale.

2 Hwililani! Imi, Paulo, ndomudwa nditi ha muthumbigwa, kodwa kuti Kirisiti aatowobe ana nshingo mu muli. 3 Kakale ndoti ku mmwe ne mmwe unothumbigwa, koshakika kuti mulondolodze nlayo wose. 4 Imwi banoshaka kululwamisiwa nge kulondolodza nlayo, makazwithubukanya na Kirisiti. Mukuzhe kwe ngoni dze Ndzimu. 5 Ngoti iswi nge kugalamoyo takalindila nge Meya kululwamisiwa kwatakagadziwabgwe. 6 Ha tili muna Kirisiti Jesu, kuthumbigwa kene kusathumbigwa akutodwa tjimwe, tjinoshakika hwugalamoyo kunozwilakidza nge mishingo ye ludo.

7 Makabe makadwilila zubuyanana! Ndiani wakamudzinganyidza, kuti musihwe malebeswa? 8 Kukulumbidza ikoku akutodwa ku Ndzimu, iwo unomudana. 9 Mbidzo shomanana inobidza bgwisa gose gwe tjiwunga gwavangwa. 10 Ndogalabgwe muna She kuti amutowoamutjila mmwe nkumbulo upoga, kuzhe kwe wangu, koga iwoyo unomudiyila ntome, kene ali ani, unowolobgwa nge Ndzimu.

11 Zwikamu, ha ndabe nditjasumikila kuthumbigwa, ini nditjadziyidziwa? Ha kwakajalo, ipapo tjileyanyo tja Kirisiti aatjina nlandu. 12 Ndoyemula kuti bathu ibabo banomudzonga mazwiwo, bazwikatshile.

13 Imwi zwikamu zwangu, makadanigwa sununguko. Ngono musishingise sununguko yenyu kuthama zwe tjinyama. Koga shingilanani nge ludo. 14 Ngobe nlayo wose wakashingikadziwa mu dama ling'ompela linoti, “Ida mmwe nthu sekwa unozwida.” 15 Koga ha mulumana, mujana nge meno, ibeni nge njele kuti musilobesane.

Butjilo gwe tjimeya

16 Koga tjandinoleba ndi etji, tungamigwani nge Meya, kuti ndizo musishathise njemulo dze tjinyama. 17 Ngobe njemulo dze tjinyama dzothama tjinonyanyayidzana ne Meya ne njemulo dze Meya, dzonyanyayidzana ne njemulo dze tjinyama. Zwithu izwezwi, zonyanyayidzana, kuti musithame tjamunoshaka thama. 18 Koga ha makatungamigwa nge Meya, amute muli pasi kwe nlayo.

19 Zwinoshingwa nge mbumbiko ye tjinyama zwipatjena: Kuwalilana thobo kusakalingisana, kuwalilana thobo kunobhatisa shoni ne njemulo dzisakanaka dzekuwalilana thobo, 20 ne thigamila midzimu yakabezhiwa ne buloyi ne lubengo ne fupa ne gwadzamoyo ne yemula kuna ndandala. Banothubukana nge mibungana, bethama zwikowa zwinonyanyayidzana, 21 banotjiba, banon'gwa, bana kusazwidziba ne kushinga zwimwe zwakabipa. Ndomutjenjedza sekwa ndakamutjenjedza kutanga, ibabo banothama zwithu izwezwi, kuti abatowowana gobe mu Bushe gwe Ndzimu.

22 Koga zwizwalo zwe Meya ludo ne shatho ne mbakiso ne moyonlefu ne butho ne kululwama ne kugagwabgwe 23 ne bunyolo ne kuzwiibhata. Akuna nlayo unonyanyayidzana ne zwithu izwezwi. 24 Kakale ibabo ba Kirisiti Jesu, bakasiya mbumbiko yabo ye tjinyama, ne nyota mbi ne njemulo dzayo mbi. 25 Ha titjila nge Meya ngatitungamigweni nge Meya. 26 Ngatisizwikudzeni kene kuli kutangana, kene kube ne fupa mu bamwe.