“While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart, for which man yearns more than even for outward peace.”—Epictetus (c. 50-130 A.D.)

“If the angels song celebrates a Saviour who will bring peace between God and humanity, then the alarming implication is that, without this Saviour, there's a war between God and humanity. Their song is actually very unnerving—it says that in ordinary life in this world you are at war with God.“

“We declared war on God. And God sent an army; “a great company of the heavenly host“ in Luke 2:13 is military language. But what does God's army do when it arrives? It declares peace!”—Tim Chester, With Heart & Soul & Voice