With so much noise, drama and chaos in the world, it is sometimes easy to wonder if peace is even an option in this life. Not only does the Bible say it is an option, but that it’s God’s ultimate plan for all of us.
Here are 35 Bible verses about peace:
#1 Proverbs 16:7
“When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
#2 Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
#3 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 heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
#4 John 16:33
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
#5 Philippians 4:6-7
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
#6 Leviticus 26:6
“I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none will make you afraid; I will rid the land of evil beasts, and the sword will not go through your land.”
#7 Numbers 6:26
“The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.”
#8 Psalm 4:8
“I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
#9 Psalm 37:11
“But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
#10 Psalm 55:18
“He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, for there were many against me.”
#11 Psalm 85:10
“Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed.”
#12 Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.”
#13 Proverbs 3:2
“For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.”
#14 Isaiah 9:6-7
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. ”
#15 Isaiah 32:17
“The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.”
#16 Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’”
#17 Isaiah 54:13
“All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.”
#18 Isaiah 55:12
“For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace; the mountains and hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
#19 Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
#20 Jeremiah 33:6
“Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.”
#21 Luke 1:79
“To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
#22 Romans 5:1
“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
#23 Romans 8:6
“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
#24 Romans 14:17
“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
#25Romans 16:20
“And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”
#26 1 Corinthians 14:33
“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.”
#27 2 Corinthians 13:11
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.”
#28 Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
#29 Ephesians 2:14
“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.”
#30 Ephesians 4:3
“Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
#31 Ephesians 6:15
“And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.”
#32 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.”
#33 1 Thessalonians 5:23
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
#34 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.”
#35 James 3:18
“Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”