In 2 Thessalonians 3:18, Paul adds a grace benediction immediately after the peace benediction; both are part of the closing blessings.

John 14:27 records Jesus giving His peace—the same 'Lord of peace' here bestows that peace on believers.

Hebrews 13:20 offers a similar benediction addressing the 'God of peace,' reinforcing the prayer for peace from the Lord.

In 2 Timothy 4:22, Paul uses an almost identical benediction: 'The Lord be with your spirit' — a parallel closing formula.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 is a parallel benediction: 'the God of peace himself sanctify you'—same source of peace.

In Philippians 4:7-9, Paul describes the peace of God guarding hearts and the God of peace being with believers; here he prays for the Lord of peace to give peace at all times.

Ephesians 2:14-17 declares Christ Himself is our peace who reconciled both Jew and Gentile—the same Lord of peace here.

2 Corinthians 13:11 ends with 'the God of love and peace will be with you'—a direct parallel to this benediction.

Romans 15:33 is a parallel benediction: 'The God of peace be with you'—same source of peace as here.

In John 16:33, Jesus promises peace in him despite tribulation; here Paul prays for the Lord of peace to give peace at all times.

Numbers 6:26 is the Aaronic blessing asking God to 'give you peace,' directly echoing the request for peace here.

In Matthew 28:20, Jesus promises 'I am with you always' — Paul's closing blessing echoes that abiding presence.

Judges 6:24 names the altar 'The LORD is Peace,' identifying God as the same source of peace invoked in this prayer.

Isaiah 66:12 says God will 'extend peace to her like a river,' a vivid image of the abundant peace prayed for here.

Isaiah 45:7 says God 'makes well-being' (shalom), showing He is the creator of peace — the same Lord asked here.

Psalm 29:11 promises that the LORD 'blesses his people with peace,' matching the request for peace at all times.

Isaiah 26:12 declares 'you will ordain peace for us,' directly reflecting the prayer here for the Lord to give peace.

In Luke 24:36, the risen Jesus greets the disciples with 'Peace to you' — Paul prays for the Lord of peace to give peace.

In Ruth 2:4, Boaz greets reapers with 'The Lord be with you' — the same OT blessing Paul uses in his benediction.

In John 20:19, the risen Jesus greets disciples with 'Peace be with you' — the same peace from the Lord that Paul prays for here.

Romans 5:1 grounds peace with God in justification by faith — the source of the peace Paul invokes here.

1 Corinthians 14:33 declares God is not of confusion but of peace—the basis for why the Lord of peace grants peace here.

In Haggai 2:9, the Lord promises to grant peace in the temple; here Paul prays for the Lord of peace to give peace at all times.

Isaiah 9:6 names the Messiah 'Prince of Peace', which Paul echoes by calling Christ 'Lord of peace' here — a thematic link to Christ as peace-giver.

Romans 16:20 promises the God of peace will crush Satan—the same Lord of peace who gives peace here.

Isaiah 54:10 promises an unshakeable 'covenant of peace,' linking the requested peace to God's enduring covenantal promise.

In Philemon 1:25, Paul blesses 'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit' — similar closing but focuses on grace rather than peace.

Luke 2:14 announces peace on earth from God at Christ's birth—the same peace the Lord of peace gives here.

Isaiah 9:7 promises endless peace under the Messiah's reign; this verse prays for peace at all times — both connect Christ to peace.

Psalm 85:8-10 speaks of God speaking peace to his people and of peace and righteousness meeting — a poetic parallel to the gift of peace.