Peace Bible Verses

Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff on 10/03/2023
Peace Bible Verses

Bible Verses about Peace - Comforting Scripture Quotes

The Bible contains verses that can bring peace amid struggles, worries, and fear. If we ask God, He promises us HIS peace "that passes all understanding"! When we take time to step back from the pressure of life and come into the presence of God, He can speak promises of hope and comfort over our circumstances.

Use these Bible verses about peace for meditation when you feel overwhelmed and do not know the next step to take.

Top Scriptures on Peace

John 16:33 ~ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 ~ Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Isaiah 26:3 ~ You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Matthew 5:9 ~ Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

John 14:27 ~ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Romans 12:18 ~ If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Colossians 3:15 ~ And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

The best thing you can do when you are filled with anxiety and worry is to find a quiet place to pray, read Scripture, and listen to encouraging worship music. God wants you to have a life lived to the fullest and that includes being at peace. You experience the peace of God when you come to Him in humility and accept the blessings He wants for you through Jesus Christ. For further spiritual growth help, use these prayers for peace. Here's a sample: Great Healer, I need your peace and healing in my life. Grant me both so that I may take heart and face the trial set before me. Help me to press on in the race of life so that I may have the victory. Amen. 

Download a personal copy of Calming Bible Verses of Peace HERE. Print these beautiful Bible verses to keep by your bed, at work, or anywhere you need to be reminded of the strength and peace God offers you.

These Bible verses remind us that true peace comes from God and that we can find comfort and strength in Him. Through prayer and faith, we can experience the peace that surpasses all understanding, even amid chaos and uncertainty.

11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
John 16:33 - Take Heart
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
Philippians 4:7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 4:8
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 NKJV
16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Your Daily Verse - Isaiah 26:3
3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
John 14:27 NIV
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Is God's fruit showing through you? - Galatians 5:22-23
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation.”
Just Breathe
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
Psalm 29:11
11 The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Hebrews 12:14
14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
Cast Your Anxiety on Him - 1 Peter
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
James 3:18
18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
7 When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Romans 14:19
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Your Daily Verse - Psalm 34:14
14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
35 For I have come to turn “ ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
36 a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’
9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
11 They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.
20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
Psalm 37:37
37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
God has promised His peace for us, we just have to trust Him - Psalm 85:8
8 I will listen to what God the LORD says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
Your Daily Verse - Romans 12:21
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Abide by the Law and You Will Not Stumble
165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Advent Week 2 - Peace
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
God Establishes Peace
12 LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.
Your Daily Verse - Isaiah 54:10
10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
12 You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
James 2:17
14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?
15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.
16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?
17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
20 You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless ?
21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.
23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.
24 You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.
Matthew 11:28 - Come to Me
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Romans 14:19
17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
May God fill ALL of you with joy on this wonderful day! - Romans 15:13
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.