What does the Bible say about peace?

Key Bible verses about peace

1. Romans 5:1

   Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

2. John 14:27

   Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

3. John 16:33

   I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

4. Philippians 4:6-7

   In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

5. Isaiah 26:3

   You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

6. Isaiah 9:6

   For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7. Ephesians 2:14-16

   For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in his flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having killed the hostility through it.

8. Colossians 3:15

   And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

9. Romans 12:18

   If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

10. Matthew 5:9

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

11. Numbers 6:24-26

    ‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’

12. Psalm 4:8

    In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

Scripture: World English Bible (public domain). Short quotations in the introduction are from the ESV. Read each passage in its chapter for the full context.