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Bible Verses About Peace

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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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  1. may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

    Numbers 6:26 BSB
  2. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

    Psalms 4:8 BSB
  3. The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

    Psalms 29:11 BSB
  4. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

    Psalms 34:14 BSB
  5. Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

    Psalms 37:37 BSB
  6. I 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.

    Psalms 85:8 BSB
  7. Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

    Psalms 119:165 BSB
  8. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

    Psalms 23:2 BSB
  9. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

    Psalms 23:3 BSB
  10. You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

    Isaiah 26:3 BSB
  11. The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

    Isaiah 32:17 BSB
  12. Though 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.

    Isaiah 54:10 BSB
  13. Peace 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.

    John 14:27 BSB
  14. I 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!”

    John 16:33 BSB
  15. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

    Romans 5:1 BSB
  16. The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

    Romans 8:6 BSB
  17. Now 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.

    Romans 15:13 BSB
  18. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

    Philippians 4:7 BSB
  19. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

    Colossians 3:15 BSB
  20. Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

    2 Thessalonians 3:16 BSB
  21. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

    Galatians 5:22 BSB
  22. For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility

    Ephesians 2:14 BSB
  23. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

    Ephesians 2:17 BSB
  24. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

    James 3:18 BSB
  25. Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

    Hebrews 12:14 BSB
  26. When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

    Proverbs 16:7 BSB
  27. Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

    Proverbs 12:20 BSB
  28. All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    Proverbs 3:17 BSB
  29. For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

    1 Corinthians 14:33 BSB
  30. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

    1 Peter 3:11 BSB
  31. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

    Romans 14:17 BSB
  32. If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

    Romans 12:18 BSB
  33. and 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.

    Colossians 1:20 BSB
  34. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

    Luke 2:14 BSB
  35. While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”

    Luke 24:36 BSB
  36. It 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.

    John 20:19 BSB
  37. Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”

    John 20:21 BSB
  38. Eight 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.”

    John 20:26 BSB