Peace is one of the deepest longings of all – in our own hearts, in families, between nations. The Hebrew word “Shalom” means more than the absence of conflict: wholeness, healing, well-being. Here you will find 21 Bible verses about peace: verses about the peace that God gives and verses about how we can make peace ourselves.
God’s Peace
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Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keepeth your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus!
Philippians 4:7WorriesUnderstanding
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You shall always have peace by this promise; because you trust in Him.
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Now because we have been made righteous through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1FaithReformation Day
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And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you are also called in one body; and be thankful!
Colossians 3:15ThankfulnessStress
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But He, the Lord of Peace, will give you peace everywhere and in every way. The Lord be with you all!
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Such things have I spoken with you, that you may have peace in Me. In the world you have fear; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.
John 16:33OvercomingWorld
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For unto us is born a Child, unto us is given a Son, and the government is upon His shoulder; and His name is Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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The Lord will strengthen His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.
Psalm 29:11Blessing
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Oh, that I might hear what God the Lord speaks; that He promised peace to His people and His saints, that they might not be led astray by foolishness!
Psalm 85:9God’s WordHearing
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For surely mountains shall fail and hills be removed; but My grace shall not depart from you, and the covenant of My peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, your Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:10GraceBaptismal verses
Making Peace
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Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9BeatitudesBaptismal verses
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As far as it depends on you, live at peace with all men.
Romans 12:18ConflictRelationships
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Therefore let us pursue that which is conducive to peace and what serves for the improvement of one another.
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Pursue peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
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Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:15Good worksEvil
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But the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who keep the peace.
James 3:18Righteousness
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And be diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3Unity
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Those who counsel evil deceive; but those who counsel peace create joy.
Proverbs 12:20Joy
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He turns away from evil and does good; he seeks peace and pursues it.
1 Peter 3:11Good works
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And the fruit of righteousness will be peace, and the benefit of righteousness will be everlasting quietness and safety.
Isaiah 32:17RighteousnessRest
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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A Peace the World Does Not Give
Jesus speaks about peace in John 14:27 shortly before His arrest – in a situation that is anything but peaceful. His peace therefore does not depend on calm circumstances. Philippians 4:7 calls it a peace “which passeth all understanding”: It cannot be explained, but experienced. The foundation for this is peace with God Himself, which Romans 5:1 speaks of. Those who are restless inside will find more verses in Bible verses about rest and Bible verses against fear.
Blessed are Those Who Make Peace
In the Bible, peace is not only a gift, but also a calling. Matthew 5:9 praises the “peacemakers” – literally those who make peace. Romans 12:18 is realistic: “as far as it depends on you”. Not every conflict can be resolved, but we can do our part. Psalm 34:15 and 1 Peter 3:11 say it with a powerful image: “pursuing” peace. More about this in Bible verses about reconciliation and Bible verses about conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bible verse is about peace?
The best known are John 14:27 (“Peace I leave with you”), Philippians 4:7, Matthew 5:9 (“Blessed are the peacemakers”) and Isaiah 9:5 with the name “Prince of Peace”.
What does Shalom mean?
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. It means not only “no war”, but a comprehensive wholeness and healing – with God, with others, and with oneself. To this day, it is an everyday greeting in Israel.
