Bible Verses About Peace: Finding Serenity Through Scripture

Peace is one of humanity’s most cherished desires, yet it often seems elusive in our turbulent world. The Bible offers profound wisdom about peace, revealing it as both a divine gift and a way of life that transforms hearts and relationships.

Scripture teaches us that true peace comes not from external circumstances, but from a deep relationship with God through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. These carefully selected verses provide comfort during anxiety, guidance for relationships, and hope during life’s storms.

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God’s Promise of Peace

John 14:27 (NIV) – “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.”
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) – “‘The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.'”
Psalm 29:11 (NIV) – “The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.”
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV) – “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
Colossians 3:15 (NIV) – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Psalm 119:165 (NIV) – “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) – “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.”
Matthew 5:9 (NIV) – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Psalm 4:8 (NIV) – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”
Psalm 85:8 (NIV) – “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.”
Isaiah 54:10 (NIV) – “‘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.”
Haggai 2:9 (NIV) – “‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the LORD Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the LORD Almighty.”
Psalm 147:14 (NIV) – “He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.”
Isaiah 32:17 (NIV) – “The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”
Leviticus 26:6 (NIV) – “‘I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country.”
Ezekiel 34:25 (NIV) – “‘I will make a covenant of peace with them and rid the land of savage beasts so that they may live in the wilderness and sleep in the forests in safety.”
Malachi 2:5 (NIV) – “My covenant was with him, a covenant of life and peace, and I gave them to him; this called for reverence and he revered me and stood in awe of my name.”

Inner Peace Through Christ

Romans 5:1 (NIV) – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
John 16:33 (NIV) – “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.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Ephesians 2:14 (NIV) – “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) – “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.”
John 20:21 (NIV) – “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'”
Acts 10:36 (NIV) – “You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.”
2 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) – “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.”
Hebrews 12:14 (NIV) – “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Romans 8:6 (NIV) – “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
Ephesians 2:17 (NIV) – “He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.”
Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) – “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
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!'”
Luke 2:14 (NIV) – “‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'”
1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV) – “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.”
Romans 1:7 (NIV) – “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 1:2 (NIV) – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Philippians 1:2 (NIV) – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NIV) – “Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.”

Peace in Relationships

Romans 12:18 (NIV) – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Matthew 18:15 (NIV) – “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
Proverbs 12:20 (NIV) – “Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.”
James 3:18 (NIV) – “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
Psalm 34:14 (NIV) – “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Matthew 5:44 (NIV) – “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:13 (NIV) – “Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”
Romans 14:19 (NIV) – “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”
1 Peter 3:11 (NIV) – “They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
Mark 9:50 (NIV) – “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
Hebrews 12:11 (NIV) – “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
1 Corinthians 7:15 (NIV) – “But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.”
2 Timothy 2:24 (NIV) – “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
Proverbs 17:1 (NIV) – “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.”
Ecclesiastes 3:8 (NIV) – “a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.”
Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV) – “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
Ephesians 4:26 (NIV) – “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
Proverbs 27:14 (NIV) – “If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.”
1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Peace in Troubling Times

Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble, with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
Psalm 34:18 (NIV) – “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) – “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Psalm 55:22 (NIV) – “Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV) – “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
Matthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Isaiah 26:12 (NIV) – “LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.”
Philippians 4:13 (NIV) – “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Psalm 23:4 (NIV) – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Psalm 27:1 (NIV) – “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV) – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) – “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV) – “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) – “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Romans 8:28 (NIV) – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NIV) – “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”

Living Out Peace

Galatians 6:16 (NIV) – “Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God.”
James 4:7-8 (NIV) – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
Proverbs 16:7 (NIV) – “When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NIV) – “And to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.”
Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) – “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
Colossians 1:20 (NIV) – “and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”
Ephesians 4:3 (NIV) – “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) – “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
John 14:27 (NIV) – “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.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) – “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.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) – “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Titus 3:2 (NIV) – “to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.”
James 3:17 (NIV) – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
1 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV) – “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalm 37:37 (NIV) – “Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.”
Isaiah 2:4 (NIV) – “He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”
Micah 4:3 (NIV) – “He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”
Zechariah 8:16 (NIV) – “These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 (NIV) – “For, ‘Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.'”
Romans 16:20 (NIV) – “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”

Conclusion

Peace is not merely the absence of conflict or turmoil, but a profound state of wholeness and harmony that flows from our relationship with God. Throughout Scripture, we see that true peace is both a divine gift and a way of life that believers are called to embrace and share with others.

From God’s eternal promises of peace to the inner tranquility found through faith in Christ, these verses remind us that peace is available to all who seek it with sincere hearts. The Bible teaches us that peace with God comes through Jesus Christ, who is our Prince of Peace, and this reconciliation becomes the foundation for all other aspects of peaceful living.