What Does the Bible Say About Peace?
Here are 19 Bible verses about peace, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #1John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
BSBI 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!”
- #22 Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
BSBNow may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- #3Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
BSBYou will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.
- #4Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
BSBBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- #5John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
BSBPeace 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.
- #6Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
BSBI will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
- #7Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
BSBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
- #8Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
BSBLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
- #9Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
BSBIf it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- #10Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
BSBPursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- #111 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
BSBCast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
- #12Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
BSBThe mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
- #13Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
BSBBe anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- #141 Corinthians 14:33
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
BSBFor God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
- #15Psalms 119:165
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
BSBAbundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
- #16Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
BSBNow 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.
- #17James 3:18
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
BSBPeacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
- #18Psalms 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
BSBThe LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
- #19Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
BSBTherefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Peace in Torrey's Topical Textbook
- God is the author of: Ps 147:14; Isa 45:7; 1Co 14:33
- RESULTS FROM
- Heavenly wisdom: Jas 3:17
- The government of Christ: Isa 2:4
- Praying for rulers: 1Ti 2:2
- Seeking the peace of those with whom we dwell: Jer 29:7
- Necessary to the enjoyment of life: Ps 34:12,14; 1Pe 3:10,11
- GOD BESTOWS UPON THOSE WHO
- Obey him: Le 26:6
- Please him: Ps 16:7
- Endure his chastisements: Job 5:17,23,24
- Is a bond of union: Eph 4:3
- The fruit of righteousness should be sown in: Jas 3:18
- The church shall enjoy: Ps 125:5; 128:6; Isa 2:4; Ho 2:18
- SAINTS SHOULD
- Love: Zec 8:19
- Seek: Ps 34:14; 1Pe 3:11
- Follow: 2Ti 2:22
- Follow the things which make for: Ro 14:19
- Cultivate: Ps 120:7
- Speak: Es 10:3
- Live in: 2Co 13:11
- Have, with each other: Mr 9:50; 1Th 5:13
- Endeavour to have will all men: Ro 12:18; Heb 12:14
- Pray for that of the church: Ps 122:6-8
- Exhort others to: Ge 45:24
- Ministers should exhort to: 2Th 3:12
- Advantages of: Pr 17:1; Ec 4:6
- Blessedness of: Ps 133:1
- Blessedness of promoting: Mt 5:9
- THE WICKED
- Hypocritically speak: Ps 28:3
- Speak not: Ps 35:20
- Enjoy not: Isa 48:22; Eze 7:25
- Opposed to: Ps 120:7
- Hate: Ps 120:6
- Shall abound in the latter days: Isa 2:4; 11:13; 32:18
- Exemplified
- Abraham: Ge 13:8,9
- Abimelech: Ge 26:29
- Mordecai: Es 10:3
- David: Ps 120:7