QUESTION—What is meant by εἰρήνη ‘peace’? 1. It means tranquility of the mind [ICC, Lns, NCBC, SSA]. It probably has the same meaning as in Romans 5:1 based on a right relationship with God [ICC]. 2. It means right relationships with others [BST, NIGTC, TH]. It means a Christian’s peace with God [BST]. It means tranquility of mind as the result of the restoration of right relationships between people [TH]. 3. It means both 1. and 2. above [Mor, NIC, NTC, WBC]. QUESTION—What is meant by μακροθυμία
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