Answer: Christ Jesus is our peace, (verse 14--see
also verses 15-18).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
This peace, Jesus Christ, is not of this world. This
peace is the bond that unifies Christ's body (the church),
transcends all understanding, guards our hearts and minds in Christ
Jesus and will be with us as we are with God:
John 14:27: [Jesus said,] "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."
Ephesians 4:1-6: "As a prisoner for
the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you
have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,
bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep
the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is
one body and One Spirit--just as you were called to one hope
when you were called--One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One
God and Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in
all."
Philippians 4:4-8: "Rejoice in the
Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your
gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be
anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers,
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything
is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me [Paul], or
seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be
with you."
