We have compiled and organized these Bible verses about peace for you so that the list is easier to digest, in the hope that you will learn not just what the Bible says about peace, but what the Bible teaches us about peace.
You will learn from this article that the Bible describes God as the “God of peace.” It tells us how we can have peace with God, it informs us how to experience peace, it exhorts us to pursue peace with others, and it speaks blessings of peace over us.
Bible Verses About the “God of Peace”
In the Bible, we often find the authors refer to God as “the God of peace.” What an incredible description of God! Since we find this description of God in multiple Bible passages, we thought it might serve you to list them here.
The only exception in this list—where God is not explicitly mentioned as “the God of peace”—is the final verse listed below from Isaiah 9. This passage prophesies about the coming of Jesus, God’s Son, calling him the “Prince of Peace.” As we point you to Bible verses that refer to God as “the God of peace,” we thought this verse from Isaiah belonged, too, for Jesus, who is God in the flesh, is also called, “the Prince of Peace.” It only makes sense that if God identifies himself as our peace, and he visited us as a real person, then the Person visiting would be known as a person of peace.
1. Romans 15:33 NIV
The God of peace be with you all. Amen.
2. Romans 16:20 NIV
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
3. 1 Corinthians 14:33 NIV
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
4. 2 Corinthians 13:11 CSB
… and the God of love and peace will be with you.
5. Philippians 4:9 ESV
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
6. Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Bible Verses About Peace with God
The Bible testifies that the ultimate peace we need and long for is peace with God. Our sin makes us at odds with God. We cannot be at peace with God unless we are set free from sin’s power, presence, and punishment —otherwise, we remain under God’s just wrath. But the Bible tells the story of how God worked to make peace with us, ultimately planning to rescue us from the judgment we deserve. Below are Bible verses that explain how Jesus, God’s Son, willingly sacrificed his life to pay the death penalty for our sin, that he might make peace between God and us.
Those who have trusted in Jesus for their salvation are brought into an eternal covenant of peace with God that can never be broken. The rest of the New Testament affirms God’s peace to all who trust in Jesus. You will see this in the greetings in all the New Testament letters. They all begin or end with speaking peace to those who belong to Jesus.
The Bible’s ultimate message—the good news, as we call it—is that Jesus has made a way for us to have peace with God if we will trust in him. Everyone who puts their trust in Jesus, then, is commissioned to go and share that peace with the rest of the world.
Jesus Christ Alone Can Give Us Peace with God
7. Romans 5:1 NLT
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.
8. Isaiah 53:5 NIV
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.
9. Acts 10:36 NIV
You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
10. Colossians 1:19-23 NIV
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
11. Ephesians 2:14-18 NIV
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two [Jew and Gentile], thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
12. Galatians 6:15-16 NLT
It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation. May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.
13. Isaiah 54:10 NIV
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
The Apostles Affirm in Their Writings that Those Who Trust Jesus Are at Peace with God
We went searching for all the places where the Bible mentions peace. We discovered that all the greetings at the beginning of most letters throughout the New Testament are nearly identical. They all express grace and peace to us from God the Father and the Lord Jesus.
We considered just listing the verse references, without typing out the whole verse each time, thinking that would save time and space. However, this is a powerful truth from the Bible—God’s own assurance that he is at peace with us and extends grace to us.
So, we kept all mentions of this greeting listed below, hoping the repeated verse will wash your heart in its truth.
14. Romans 1:7 NIV
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
15. 1 Corinthians 1:3 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
16. 2 Corinthians 1:2 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
17. Galatians 1:3 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ…
18. Ephesians 1:2 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
19. Ephesians 6:23 NIV
Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
20. Philippians 1:2 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
21. Colossians 1:2 NIV
To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
22. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 NIV
Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
23. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 NIV
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24. 1 Timothy 1:2 NIV
To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
25. 2 Timothy 1:2 NIV
To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
26. Titus 1:4 NIV
To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
27. Philemon 1:3 NET
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
28. 1 Peter 1:1-2 NLT
I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. May God give you more and more grace and peace.
29. 2 Peter 1:2 NIV
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
30. 2 John 1:3 NIV
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.
31. Revelation 1:4-5 NIV
Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
We Respond to Peace with God by Sharing That Message of Peace with Others
32. Ephesians 6:14-15 NIV
Stand firm then…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
33. Isaiah 52:7 NIV
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Bible Verses About How to Experience Peace
Although we have permanent, impenetrable peace with God today and into eternity if we have trusted in Jesus, we experience peace in varying degrees day to day. The peace we have with God is objective. He is no longer at odds with us, period. On the other hand, the peace we experience emotionally and mentally is more subjective. Even so, our experiential peace still matters to God: He desires that we would be people marked by his peace. So how can we grow more of that experiential peace here and now?
God tells us in his Word that peace grows as we listen to his Word and trust him more. One way we lose peace is when we choose sin and walk in rebellion against God or in ways that are contrary to his Word. Because those who trust Jesus live with the blessing of the Holy Spirit dwelling in them, we will not be at ease whenever we act against our conscience or in ways that grieve him (Ephesians 4:30). This is actually a great blessing, because a lack of peace may then lead us to examine ourselves and repent, restoring peace to our conscience and helping us live more obedient and joy-filled lives (see Psalm 32).
However, we are not saying that lack of peace is always the result of sin. The Psalms are filled with prayers of people feeling very distressed who are walking in obedience. If you are lacking peace, ask God for discernment and for his Holy Spirit’s to restore peace to your heart.
Peace Comes by Avoiding Sin
34. Isaiah 57:2 NIV
Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.
35. Proverbs 14:30 NIV
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
36. Psalm 85:8 NIV
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.
37. Isaiah 48:22 NIV
“There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”
38. Isaiah 57:21 NIV
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
39. Romans 8:6 NIV
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
Peace Comes Through Hearing, Meditating on, and Trusting God’s Word
40. Psalm 119:165 NIV
Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
41. Proverbs 3:1-2 NIV
My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
42. Proverbs 3:13, 17 NIV
Blessed are those who find wisdom…. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
43. Isaiah 48:17-18 NIV
This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.”
44. Isaiah 55:10-12 NIV
As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Peace Is a Gift We Receive from God as We Trust Him
45. Psalm 4:8 NIV
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
46. Psalm 29:11 NIV
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
47. Proverbs 16:7 NIV
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
48. Isaiah 26:3 NLT
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
49. Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
50. John 14:27 NIV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
51. John 16:33 NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
52. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 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.
53. Colossians 3:15 NIV
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
54. Hebrews 12:11 NIV
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.
55. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Bible Verses About Peace with Others
We have already seen that God is called “the God of peace,” and he went to great lengths to make peace with us through the sacrificial death of his Son. God desires, then, for his people to reflect his own character. He calls those who put their trust in Jesus to strive for peace in every relationship, to seek peace, and to be peacemakers.
56. Psalm 34:14 NIV
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
57. Psalm 37:37 NIV
Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
58. Proverbs 12:20 NIV
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
59. Matthew 5:9 NIV
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
60. Mark 9:50 NIV
“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”
61. Romans 12:18 NIV
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
62. Romans 14:15-18 NIV
If your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
63. Romans 14:19 NIV
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
64. 1 Corinthians 7:15 NIV
God has called us to live in peace.
65. 2 Corinthians 13:11 NET
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice, set things right, be encouraged, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
66. Ephesians 4:2-3 NLT
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
67. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NIV
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
68. 2 Timothy 2:22 NIV
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.
69. Titus 3:1-2 NIV
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
70. Hebrews 12:14 NIV
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
71. James 3:17-18 NIV
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Bible Verses About Peace—Benedictions or Blessings
From the beginning of the Bible to the end, we find blessings spoken over people who ask God to grant them peace. These are wonderful benedictions to speak over your friends, share with someone in a note, or pray for others!
72. Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
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.
73. Romans 15:13 NIV
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.
74. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT
Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
75. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 ESV
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
76. Hebrews 13:20-21 ESV
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
77. 1 Peter 1:2 ESV
May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
78. 2 Peter 1:2 ESV
May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
79. Jude 1:2 ESV
May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.
Want to Learn More About Peace?
Hopefully you have seen that God is the author of peace who desires peace in your relationship with him, peace for you emotionally and mentally, and peace in your relationships.
If you would like to learn more about what the Bible says about peace, consider reading our article, Where to Find Peace? You have not read an exhaustive list of every mention of peace in the Bible, we hope the verses shared have ministered to you. In closing, hear this final blessing from God’s Word:
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
May God give you peace today—peace with him for the first time, or peace in him to settle your soul.