What is peace in the Bible?
Have you ever wondered… What does the Bible say about having peace in hard times? These Calming Bible Verses about Peace will answer the question, what is peace in the Bible? And they will show you how to find peace in God when you need it the most.
Encouraging Scriptures on Peace
Do you struggle with worry, fear, or doubt? Do you feel like your life is one catastrophe after another? Do you think peace is something that’s only talked about in church or in those feel-good movies on TV?
Yeah… I feel ya!
In our society, peace is a fleeting feeling, here one minute and gone the next. The world tells us we just need a mini-vacay, a shopping spree, or a pedicure and then we’ll have the peace we’re after.
Believe me, I love a girl’s day out as much as anyone, but these things will only distract us for a short time. Eventually, life catches up with us and we’re right back where we started, stressed out and knee-deep in chaos.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. The solution to all of the negativity is out there, and it can be yours if you want it.
Finding peace isn’t as hard as you might think. It’s found in the encouraging scriptures on peace in the Bible and given to us by our loving Heavenly Father for the hard times we face every day.
Peace of God
God gives us peace, real peace. It’s different from the peace the world offers, and it doesn’t cost a dime!
While fear and worry threaten to tear us apart from the inside out, they don’t stand a chance against the peace of God!
His peace calms the storm of life, and slays the beast of worry, fear, and doubt.
If we want to find the peace of God all we need to do is turn to the scriptures.
So, I decided to put together some Calming Bible Verses about Peace.
Once you read them, you’ll understand how God’s peace is the opposite of the world’s peace.
You’ll start to see His peace take shape in your life. And soon, the worry, fear, and doubt will fade away as you discover real and lasting peace is only a prayer away.
Let’s dive into these Bible Verses about peace, shall we?…
Prince of Peace Bible Verses
Jesus is called the Prince of Peace for a reason.
Because He is our Savior, our Redeemer, and Peace itself!
When life is anything but peaceful and chaos is the reigning force in our lives… He says “Peace, be still”, and calms the raging storm. This is the peace that only comes from knowing Jesus.
So, let’s read these Prince of Peace Bible Verses, plus the Bible Verse about calming the storm together.
And may the peace of Christ rule in your heart!
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.
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.
John 14:27
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.
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
Colossians 3:15 NIV
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39
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Inspirational Peace Bible Verses
Living a Christian life is full of blessings…Salvation, forgiveness, God’s love, and yes…peace! These next inspirational Bible verses speak to the peace we find when we put our trust in the Lord.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3
Beautiful Bible Verses about Peace and Strength from Psalms
Some of my favorite Bible Verses about Peace come from the Psalms. The words of the psalmist is always encouraging during difficult times and remind me to lean on the peace of God that only comes from Him.
In these Psalms on Peace, we find a quiet place to rest in God’s embrace.
The Lord will give strength to His people;
The Lord will bless His people with peace.
Psalm 29:11
Great peace have those who love Your law,
And nothing causes them to stumble.
Psalm 119:165
In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8 ESV
In his days may the righteous flourish,
and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
Psalm 72:7 ESV
May the righteous flourish in his days, As well as an abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:2-4 NKJV
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.
Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!
Psalm 85:10 NLT
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NLT
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Old Testament Bible Verses about Peace
The Old Testament is filled with scriptures on peace. Each one gives us encouragement and strength for the long road ahead. And they offer us healing and comfort in the hard times we face.
I pray these powerful verses will fill you heart with peace and give you peace of mind to take with you on life’s journey.
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.
A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.
“Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.”
When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”
Daniel 10:19 NIV
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed.
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!
And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
Isaiah 32:17 ESV
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.
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace
Numbers 6:26 NKJV
For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NKJV
For you shall go out with joy, And be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills Shall break forth into singing before you, And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12 NKJV
David built an altar there to the Lord and sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. And the Lord answered his prayer for the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.
2 Samuel 24:25 NLT
Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7 NKJV
And Hezekiah gave encouragement to all the Levites who taught the good knowledge of the Lord; and they ate throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings and making confession to the Lord God of their fathers.
2 Chronicles 30:22 NKJV
For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 3:2 NKJV
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.
Isaiah 54:13 NKJV
The way of peace they have not known, And there is no justice in their ways; They have made themselves crooked paths; Whoever takes that way shall not know peace.
Isaiah 59:8 NKJV
My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation,
In secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places,
Isaiah 32:18 NKJV
But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign.
1 Chronicles 22:9 NIV
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New Testament Bible Verses about Peace
The Lord Jesus Christ is called the Prince of Peace. When we believe in Him, the God of peace fills our whole selves with peace, body, spirit, and soul.
It is a special kind of peace that you won’t find in the world. Only Christians have it because of our belief in the Prince of Peace Himself.
I pray you will be inspired by these New Testament Bible Verses on Peace and be filled with the peace that surpasses all understanding today!
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.
Romans 15:13 NIV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Romans 16:20 ESV
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:17 ESV
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 ESV
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.
Hebrews 12:11 NIV
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 NIV
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:18 NIV
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
Romans 5:1-2 NIV
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
Romans 5:1 NLT
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.
1 Corinthians 14:33 NLT
For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.
1 Corinthians 14:33 NKJV
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.
2 Timothy 2:22 NIV
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 NIV
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3 NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV
Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.
John 20:19 NKJV
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
2 Peter 1:2 NKJV
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:26-27 NIV
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!
Luke 2:14 NKJV
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NLT
Live at Peace
What does it mean to live in peace? The Bible Verses below give us a clear message about how to live at peace with everyone.
That’s because God blesses us with peace, and He wants us to live in peace with others.
I know it can seem like we have no control over a peaceful existence with our neighbors. But we always have a choice between stirring up conflict or working towards harmony.
In the heat of the moment, God says to offer an olive branch instead of a curt reply and to choose peace over adversity.
Here’s what the Bible says about living in peace…
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
Hebrews 12:14
Let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:11
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
James 3:18
Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14
Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 10:11 ESV
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.
2 Corinthians 13:11 NKJV
Prayer for calmness and peace
God’s peace comes from knowing Him and seeing His hand move in your life. And I truly hope these Calming Bible Verses about Peace have touched your heart and renewed your spirit.
Before we go, I’d like to share one last verse. This is my prayer for calmness and peace in your life today…
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
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