Where did Jesus say “Peace be with you” in the Bible?

Jesus said “Peace be with you” after His resurrection when He appeared to His disciples.

Bible reference:
John 20:19 (NIV)

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’”

(He repeats this again in John 20:21.)

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What language did Jesus speak?

Jesus mainly spoke Aramaic, which was the common language of the Jews at that time.
He also understood Hebrew, and likely some Greek, but Aramaic was His everyday spoken language.

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“Peace be with you” in the two languages

English:

“Peace be with you.”

Aramaic (what Jesus likely said):

“Shlama amkhon.” (to a group)
or
“Shlama amakh.” (to one person)

Meaning:
“Peace be with you.”

DSS APPLAUDED FOR SPEEDY TRIAL OF SUSPECTED DEEPER LIFE CHURCH ATTACKERS

Hope has been rekindled in Otite, near Okene in Kogi State, as the long-stalled trial over the 2012 Deeper Life Bible Church massacre gains fresh momentum. Victims’ families, survivors, and community members have commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the re-arrest and swift arraignment of Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the alleged Ansaru terror kingpin linked to the deadly attack.

In a letter addressed to the DSS, the affected community expressed renewed confidence in the justice process following Obadaki’s arraignment before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, shortly after his re-capture. The development is widely regarded as a turning point in a case that has lingered for more than a decade, restoring faith in the judicial system among those directly impacted by the tragedy.

It will be recalled that the August 7, 2012 attack claimed the lives of at least 19 worshippers and left several others injured when gunmen invaded a Bible study session at the church. Obadaki was subsequently linked to other violent crimes, including deadly bank raids. However, his escape during the 2022 Kuje prison jailbreak deepened the anguish of victims’ families and heightened fears that justice might never be served.

Those fears began to fade in November 2025 with his re-arrest and the filing of six terrorism-related charges. Although he pleaded guilty only to escaping lawful custody, the court ordered his continued detention and adjourned the trial to January 26, 2026. As proceedings resume, the people of Otite remain cautiously optimistic that justice—long delayed—may finally be within reach.

JUST IN: The Department of State Security (DSS) has arraigned Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the 2012 gun attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Otite, near Okene, in Kogi State.

Pastor Chris Okafor Responds to Doris Ogala’s Allegations, Actress Urges DSS to Probe Alleged Deaths at His Church

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate alleged deaths at Pastor Chris Okafor’s Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry during a construction project. She claimed a building collapse caused a fatality and hinted that a blogger uncovered sensitive information, which Pastor Okafor allegedly tried to suppress. In response, the pastor shared a sermon clip on social media with a Bible verse, instead of directly addressing the allegations. The controversy has sparked widespread public discussion and online reactions, with many netizens weighing in on both the actress’s claims and the pastor’s subtle response.

Fulani Ex-Muslim Shares Harrowing Journey to Christianity: “I Had to Run Away”

Musa Bello Musa, a Fulani man from Kaduna State raised in a Muslim household, has recounted his journey from Islam to Christianity. Inspired by a verse in the Quran and subsequent research comparing the Quran and Bible, Musa said he realized his faith in Jesus Christ. His conversion sparked tension within his family, forcing him to flee for his safety. Musa shared his experience in a viral video, highlighting the challenges of leaving Islam and the faith-building process that led him to Christianity. Netizens have reacted strongly, praising his courage and testimony.


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Negotiating with b@ndits not forbidden in Bible, Quran — Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi

Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi insists that Nigeria negotiating with b@ndits to prevent greater bl%%dshed is not wrong, saying it is neither prohibited in the Quran nor the Bible.

CAMPUS CLASH: A University of Oklahoma student says she was given a zero on an assignment after sharing her biblical and Christian worldview on gender norms.

Samantha Fulnecky and her classmates were asked to respond to a scholarly article titled "Relations Among Gender Typicality, Peer Relations, and Mental Health During Early Adolescence," which reviews how middle schoolers navigate gender norms and the social fallout for those who don’t conform.

“I did this assignment the same as I would any other in that class, gave my opinion on gender binary and gender stereotypes and that, naturally my views are from the Bible and my Christian kind of worldview," Samantha Fulnecky said.

“And so that’s what I wrote about and I didn’t think anything of it," she added.

BREAKING: Kogi Govt Deploys Helicopter, Anti-Kidnapping Squad After Church Attack

The Kogi State Government has launched both aerial and ground security operations following a violent attack on a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Yagba West LGA.

Video footage shared by Egbe Emekun Parrot shows a state-deployed helicopter and anti-kidnapping unit combing the area in pursuit of the armed attackers.

During the assault, the church pastor, popularly known as Orlando, and an unconfirmed number of worshippers were reportedly abducted. Residents are anxious as the operation continues to track the perpetrators and secure the victims’ safe release.

Footage from the scene shows the church interior in disarray, with shoes and Bibles left behind. A witness filming said:

“I hid myself; this is the church where they kidnapped people… Baba Orlando, the head of this church, was taken. They didn’t even turn off the speaker.”

This attack adds to a worrying trend of violence against places of worship in Kogi and neighboring states. Just weeks ago, on November 18, bandits attacked Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara State, killing five people and abducting 38 worshippers, including women, children, and the elderly.

Security agencies successfully rescued the Kwara victims after coordinated operations, raising hopes that the Kogi abductees will also be freed safely.

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Bandits Attack Kogi Church, Kidnap Pastor, Wife & Worshippers — Video Shows Chaos Inside

A disturbing video from Ejiba, Yagba West (Kogi State) shows the shocking aftermath of a bandit attack on a Cherubim & Seraphim church this Sunday.

According to eyewitnesses, the armed men stormed the church during service and abducted the pastor (Orlando), his wife, and several worshippers.

The footage shows scattered Bibles, shoes and belongings, with the witness saying:

“This is where they kidnapped people… Baba Orlando was taken.”

This incident adds to the rising wave of attacks on churches and communities in Kogi and nearby states. Residents are calling for urgent security intervention as fear spreads across the region.

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"Senator Ned is reaping what he sowed, Betrayed everyone who has ever helped him"— Senator Ned’s alleged brother, Chuks Nwoko, Reveals.

Chuks Nwoko, brother of Senator Ned Nwoko, has publicly criticized the senator, saying he is “reaping what he sowed” and bringing shame to the family name.

Speaking in a video, Chuks said he has tried to reach his brother but has been unable to do so, stressing that as a sibling, he feels compelled to speak the truth. “You are bringing so much disrepute to the name Nwoko.

You are not ashamed, but we, your siblings, are ashamed for you,” he said. Chuks urged Senator Ned to use this moment to reflect and change, quoting a Bible verse to emphasize the importance of a change of heart.

He accused the senator of promoting “things that have nothing to do with the core values of which they were brought up” and criticized his public image on social media, noting that Ned portrays himself as self-made despite coming from a modest background and having been supported through school by Omoye.

He further lamented that Senator Ned has “betrayed and done so much harm to everyone who helped him in life,” beginning with his immediate elder brother, and called on him to stop bringing shame to the Nwoko family.

Chuks’ message, part of a wider video statement, highlighted family disappointment and a call for humility and accountability.

"EVERY MAN SHOULD MARRY MORE THAN ONE WIFE" — SENATOR NED NWOKO.

During a recent interview on Channels Television, Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and is known for his polygamous lifestyle, shared his bold views on marriage, saying that “every man should marry more than one wife.”

When asked by the interviewer how he managed to successfully live with four wives, Nwoko replied, “I’m sure you have a wife and you also have girlfriends.

Just imagine me telling you to stand on one leg you know how difficult that is. But to stand on two, three, four legs is much more balanced. That’s the example.” He added jokingly, “I feel sorry for those who have only one wife because it’s difficult to stand on one leg.”

The interviewer pressed further, noting that the Bible does not support polygamy. Nwoko countered, “Well, the Old Testament does, and I am a man of the Old Testament and also a man of faith.”

When asked if he plans to marry more wives, the senator laughed and said, “Well, look, that’s not what we are here for.” However, when asked if he would make the same choice again, he confidently replied, “Of course, yes. I’ll do the same thing again and again.”

Addressing a comment about his taste for young and beautiful women, Nwoko smiled and said, “That’s just the way it is and the way it should be.”

Responding to allegations of domestic violence, the senator dismissed them outright, saying, “No, come on. I’m not a violent person. I respect my wives, I love them, and I love my kids. So, no not at all.”

Ned Nwoko, a lawyer, politician, and businessman, is well known for his marriage to popular actress Regina Daniels and his advocacy for polygamy, which he often defends as both traditional and practical.

BREAKING: One million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across Nigeria in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.

1 Million Bibles to Be Shared Nationwide in Honour of Seyi Tinubu at 40.

In what organisers describe as a gesture to promote moral rebirth and ethical leadership among Nigerian youths, one million copies of the Holy Bible will be distributed across the country in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The initiative was announced on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, and coordinated by Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere, National Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN).

Enwere said the Bible distribution project was not to celebrate an individual but to serve as a spiritual investment in the nation’s moral revival.

“The one million Bible project is a gift to the body of Christ and a seed for moral transformation. Through this effort, we hope to restore integrity, compassion, and love for humanity among young Nigerians,” he stated.

One million Bibles launched to mark Seyi Tinubu’s 40th birthday.

A Thanksgiving service and the launch of one million Holy Bibles in honour of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Sunday.

The event, organised by friends of Seyi Tinubu and coordinated by Belusochukwu Enwere, national president of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), brought together Christian leaders, political figures, and youth representatives from across the country.

According to the organisers, the project aims to promote moral rebirth and strengthen Christian values among Nigerian youths.

They said the Bibles would be distributed nationwide across churches and communities to encourage godly leadership and Christ-like virtues.

Enwere described Seyi Tinubu as “a shining example of humility, service, and national unity,” adding that his influence goes beyond politics and business to inspiring moral leadership among young people.

Enwere said: “The one million Bible project is a gift to the body of Christ and a seed for moral transformation.

“Through this effort, we hope to restore integrity, compassion, and love for humanity among young Nigerians. Seyi Tinubu’s life has exemplified these virtues, and we believe this gesture will inspire others to live with purpose.”

The Thanksgiving service, which took place simultaneously at the National Ecumenical Centre and 40 other churches nationwide, featured prayers, worship, and messages of hope for the country.

There’s genocide against poor Nigerians, Muslims, Christians, children – Sowore tells U.S govt .

Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused both the United States and the Nigerian government of hypocrisy in their response to the ongoing killings across the country.

Sowore said Nigeria’s violence is caused by bad governance and insecurity, not religion, warning against portraying it as persecution of Christians or Muslims.

He was reacting to renewed calls by some U.S. lawmakers, urging Washington to label Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.

According to him, such claims are misleading and fail to reflect the real situation in Nigeria.

“There’s genocide against the poor, against Muslims, against Christians, against children. Trying to separate it by religion is dishonest,” Sowore said.

He argued that Nigeria does not identify victims by religion, saying, “The country doesn’t check who carries a Bible or a Koran before counting the dead.”

Sowore also criticised the U.S. for ignoring similar crises elsewhere.

“Why is the U.S silent about Gaza, where Muslims are being killed by Israel? That’s international hypocrisy,” he said.

Veteran highlife musician, Bright Chimezie has advised Nigerians to rethink the growing trend of relocating abroad in search of greener pastures, insisting that there are equally valuable opportunities within the country

In a recent interview, He said many Nigerians wrongly assume that life is easier overseas but often end up facing harsh realities when they get there.

“Our problem is right here. We keep helping people over there because we think the grass is greener on the other side. But it’s not,” he said

“I’ve travelled quite a bit & I can tell you there are no more opportunities there. When you get there, you start from the bottom, sometimes even washing toilets just to survive.

He further lamented that colonial influence and the mindset it left behind have made many Nigerians undervalue their own country.

“When the white people came, it affected our mentality & development. If we studied biology & mathematics with the same passion we use to read the Bible, our society would be far better, He added.

Senior pastor and teacher, Alexander Victor, has stirred fresh debate over Christian doctrines after declaring that “hell fire” does not exist, insisting the Bible makes a clear distinction between hell and the lake of fire.

Speaking on the Clarity Zone podcast, Pastor Victor said: “There’s nothing called hell fire. Jesus alluded to certain fires but they are not hell. Hell is generally known as the place of the dead. There’s hell and there’s the lake of fire. There’s nothing called hell fire.”

Citing Revelation chapter 20, he explained that hell itself will ultimately face judgment. “According to Revelations chapter 20, hell was cast into the lake of fire. Hell itself will be judged. Hell is a place of the dead. Everybody who has died, believer and unbeliever, are in hell. There’s nobody in heaven. If they were in heaven, where are they rising first from?”

His remarks challenge widely held Christian teachings on the afterlife, particularly the concept of eternal punishment in “hell fire.”

AGG Slams APC League of Professionals Over Attacks on Primate Ayodele

The Alliance for Good Governance (AGG) has strongly criticized the APC League of Professionals (ALP) over its recent response to Primate Elijah Ayodele’s prophecies concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing ALP’s position as “a shameful display of ignorance, misinformation, and falsehood.”

In a statement signed by its president, Sola Johnson, AGG accused ALP of embarrassing itself by sponsoring media publications against the cleric, who has consistently issued spiritual counsel and warnings to Nigerian leaders.

“Day in and day out, the man of God is criticized for his prophecies, but this particular one by ALP is laughable. It reeks of ignorance, misunderstanding, and drunken misinformation. For a group that claims to be professionals, they have only succeeded in presenting themselves like stark illiterates and rumour peddlers,” Johnson said.


He dismissed as false and fabricated the claim that Primate Ayodele told President Tinubu not to contest in the 2027 elections.

“How can someone who has been advising on strategies that could make the president win or lose suddenly tell him not to contest? It is embarrassing that ALP would stoop so low to concoct lies,” he added.

On Prophecies About Trump and the Economy

Responding to Ayodele’s caution that Tinubu should be careful in his dealings with former U.S. President Donald Trump, AGG insisted the advice was both timely and crucial.

“This is a prophecy the president himself should take note of to make informed decisions. What exactly is paining this amateur group in this message? They are clearly more interested in attacking the prophet than protecting the president’s interest,” the group noted.

AGG also condemned ALP’s stance that prophets should not speak on economic matters, describing it as “evidence of serious illiteracy.”

“The Bible itself is full of examples where men of God shaped national economies. Joseph’s foresight saved Egypt from famine, Elijah foretold economic recovery in Israel. To say a prophet cannot speak on the economy is shallow reasoning,” Johnson argued.


On security matters, AGG clarified that Ayodele has expressed support for the idea of state police, but warned against its potential misuse by politicians.

The group further cautioned President Tinubu not to be swayed by groups like ALP, alleging they were more interested in undermining his administration than ensuring his success.

“This group is not after Tinubu’s success; they are after his failure. By trying to turn him against the word of God, they are pushing him toward defeat. The president must be very careful of such misguided elements,” Johnson warned.

It’s Cultural, Not Biblical, for Men to Provide for Women – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo.

The founder of David’s Christian Centre, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has urged women to stop depending on men for financial support, stressing that such expectations are rooted in culture, not scripture.

In a recent sermon, Okonkwo explained that the Bible encourages hard work and personal responsibility rather than dependency. He argued that women should not expect men to cater to their financial needs, reminding them that scripture clearly states, “He that does not work should not eat.”

The clergyman questioned why many women who were self-reliant before marriage suddenly shift the burden of survival to their husbands or partners. He described this mindset as “p++r people talk,” pointing out that individuals from wealthy backgrounds are usually raised with the mentality of self-sufficiency.

Okonkwo also criticized women who define their worth by what men can provide, warning that this often leads to exploitation and disrespect. According to him, women who set low standards based on material demands, such as insisting a man must buy them little gifts to gain attention, end up being mistreated.

“The way some of you are being treated is because of how you’ve rated yourself. If you say, ‘If you don’t buy me popcorn, I won’t come,’ then don’t be surprised when they pop you like corn. You’re disgracing your family,” he cautioned.

Apostle Johnson Suleman Sparks Reaction as He Certifies a Workout Style Within Marriage Not a Sin.

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has sparked heated debate after declaring that oral sex is not sinful when practiced between married couples.

Speaking during a recent church service, the cleric addressed a member’s question on the subject, insisting that the Bible does not forbid such intimacy in marriage. “Anything you do with your wife indoors is not a sin. So long as it’s your wife and both of you agreed,” Suleman said in the now-viral video.

“I know many will not agree with me, but oral sex is not a sin,” he added. Suleman explained that sexual acts only become sinful when linked to fetish, ritual, or diabolical practices, stressing that the marital bed remains sacred. “When the Bible was talking about the wife of your youth, what do you think the Bible was saying? “So long as it is not fetish, a ritual, or diabolical, it’s not wrong.

I know that many of you will say you can’t use the same mouth you use to serve God to perform oral sex, but don’t you lie and gossip with the same mouth?” he asked. The pastor’s remarks have drawn mixed reactions across social media.

While some described his position as open-minded and practical, others condemned it as inappropriate. An X user, , wrote: “This one na pastor?…giving head is not a sin keh… Nawa o.” Another, , commented: “Oral sex is disgusting, I wonder how human beings discovered they could do that.”

Defending Suleman, tweeted: “Yes, it is not sin as long as you’re doing it with your wife or husband.” Others, however, dismissed his stance entirely. reacted: “Jail up this man asap. Like see what a man of God is saying.”