Topical Scripture
Bible Verses About Peace
Reflection
Biblical peace is more than a quiet room. It is shalom—wholeness, reconciliation, and well-being under the reign of God. Jesus does not merely wish us peace; He is our peace.
The world offers fragile calm that depends on circumstances lining up. Christ offers a deeper rest that can stand inside the storm. The angels announced peace at His birth. He left peace with His disciples before the cross. Paul greets the churches with grace and peace, then teaches them how the gospel tears down dividing walls and settles anxious minds. The fruit of the Spirit includes peace—evidence of a life being reshaped by the presence of God.
These verses are for conflicted relationships, restless nights, and noisy cultures. Let them lead you back to the Prince of Peace. As you read, ask not only for the feeling of calm, but for the settled confidence that God is at work, that you are reconciled to Him, and that His kingdom cannot be shaken.
Scripture
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Numbers 6:26 BSBmay the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
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Psalms 4:8 BSBI will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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Psalms 29:11 BSBThe LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
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Psalms 34:14 BSBTurn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
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Psalms 37:37 BSBConsider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.
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Psalms 85:8 BSBI will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
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Psalms 119:165 BSBAbundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
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Psalms 23:2 BSBHe makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
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Psalms 23:3 BSBHe restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
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Isaiah 26:3 BSBYou will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
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Isaiah 32:17 BSBThe work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.
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Isaiah 54:10 BSBThough the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
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John 14:27 BSBPeace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
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John 16:33 BSBI have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
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Romans 5:1 BSBTherefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Romans 8:6 BSBThe mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
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Romans 15:13 BSBNow may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Philippians 4:7 BSBAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Colossians 3:15 BSBLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
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2 Thessalonians 3:16 BSBNow may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
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Galatians 5:22 BSBBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
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Ephesians 2:14 BSBFor He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility
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Ephesians 2:17 BSBHe came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
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James 3:18 BSBPeacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
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Hebrews 12:14 BSBPursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
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Proverbs 16:7 BSBWhen a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
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Proverbs 12:20 BSBDeceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
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Proverbs 3:17 BSBAll her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
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1 Corinthians 14:33 BSBFor God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
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1 Peter 3:11 BSBHe must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
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Romans 14:17 BSBFor the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Romans 12:18 BSBIf it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
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Colossians 1:20 BSBand through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.
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Luke 2:14 BSB“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
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Luke 24:36 BSBWhile they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
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John 20:19 BSBIt was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
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John 20:21 BSBAgain Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
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John 20:26 BSBEight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”