Bible verses · Berean Standard Bible
Bible Verses About Peace
Read Jesus' promise of peace alongside prayer, trust, and practical peacemaking.
Each selection is one verse. Open the full chapter to read who is speaking and what surrounds it.
John 14:27
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.
In context: Jesus speaks to his disciples about peace as he prepares them for his departure.
Read the full chapter →Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
In context: Paul describes God's peace after urging prayer and thanksgiving.
Read the full chapter →Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
In context: Paul urges peace with others while acknowledging the limits of one person's control.
Read the full chapter →Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
In context: A song of trust portrays steadiness grounded in reliance on the Lord.
Read the full chapter →Psalm 4:8
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
In context: The psalm closes an evening prayer with sleep that rests on the Lord's protection rather than on circumstances.
Read the full chapter →Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
In context: After describing the Lord's voice in a powerful storm, the psalm ends with the Lord giving His people strength and peace.
Read the full chapter →Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
In context: Within advice on how to live a long and good life, the psalm treats peace as something to pursue, not only to wait for.
Read the full chapter →Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
In context: Isaiah announces a coming royal child whose titles include Prince of Peace; Christians read the promise as fulfilled in Jesus.
Read the full chapter →Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
In context: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls those who make peace blessed and names them God's children.
Read the full chapter →John 16:33
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!”
In context: At the end of his farewell words, Jesus promises peace in him while saying plainly that trouble will come.
Read the full chapter →Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
In context: Paul pictures Christ's peace as the deciding voice within a community called to be one body.
Read the full chapter →2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
In context: Paul closes his letter with a prayer that the Lord of peace give peace at all times and in every way.
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