Most translations of this verse connect the "peace" being proclaimed to God's pleasure with a certain group.

God has promised peace to men with whom the Lord is well-pleased - those that are saved by grace through faith in Christ.

Angels proclaimed these words at Jesus' birth. The peace they declared for men of goodwill, or favor, is peace that means much more than an absence of war.

Luke 2:14 Commentaries: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, ...

The glory of God is great in the salvation, peace, and reconciliation of his people by Jesus Christ, even the glory of all his perfections.

23 дек. 2022 г. · We have peace with God because of our relationship with Christ, and we can have peace with each other as we let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.

When men become reconciled to God, through the death of his Son, they love one another. They have peace with God; peace in their own consciences; and peace with ...

21 апр. 2024 г. · Thayer's Greek Lexicon definition #2 at Luke 2:14 is "men in whom God is well pleased, i. e. not a particular class of men (viz. believers) ...

25 авг. 2015 г. · “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” The words of Luke 2:14 have encircled the world as an echo of the ...

13 дек. 2019 г. · God's peace is not ultimately bestowed on all men but is given specially to those who, by faith alone, receive the finished work of Christ.