40 Bible Verses About Peace

The Bible contains numerous Bible Verses about peace. In these bible verses we would get the knowledge about peace that how we can establish it in our life, what are the ways by which our life can become peaceful and what are commands regarding peace. This information we’ll get below. There are also many personalities whose life gives us a lesson regarding peace. Among these personalities are Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Hannah, Moses, David, Solomon, Elijah, Jesus and John. Explanation regarding these personalities is given below.

Getting Peace in God

Verse#1

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 26:3

Explanation

In this verse, Isaiah says that whoever believes in God, God will keep him in peace. If someone faces a difficult time but he believes that God will soon end the time and grant goodness then God comforts his heart and establishes peace in his life.

Verse#2

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.

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 9:6

Explanation

In this verse, Isaiah said that a time would come when a child will come into the world. That child will bring peace. Through him people will be saved, his existence will give peace to people. And that child was Jesus.

Verse#3

I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country.

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Old-Testament

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Leviticus 26:6

Explanation

In this Bible verse, God promises and says that He will protect and give   Israelites peace. God says in this verse that no one will harm them and there will be no one who can frighten them. God will establish peace in the country and he will give Israelites relief and protect them from all kinds of danger.

Verse#4

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 29:11

Explanation

In this verse David says that God will establish peace among his people and give them strength and God will bless the people. Man gets security and peace from God and this verse also talks about getting strength and blessings from God.

Verse#5

The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’

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Old-Testament

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Numbers 6:26

Explanation

In this verse it is said that God looks at people and gives them peace. God’s turning his face to the people means that he will look upon the people and bless them.

Verse#6

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we  have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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New-Testament

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Romans 5:1

Explanation

In this verse, Paul advises the people, he says that God has given us faith and guided us on the straight path. That is why we should follow the orders of God and keep peace through the teachings that Jesus gave us and stay away from sins.

Verse#7

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.

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New-Testament

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John 14:27

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus reassures us that we should not be afraid or worried at all because Jesus dedicated his life for our betterment and Jesus thinks of our best. The world has a very wrong attitude, but Jesus wants to give us peace. He wants us to have peace in our hearts and not worry at all.

Verse#8

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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New-Testament

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Philippians 4:7

Explanation

In this verse, Paul says that God creates peace in the hearts of people and this peace He will fulfill through Jesus. Man does not know, he does not have enough wisdom, but God knows everything and He will fill our hearts and minds with peace through Jesus.

Verse#9

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.

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New-Testament

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Colossians 1:20

Explanation

In this verse Paul says that Jesus made peace through his blood. He has united the things of the world and the heavens, which means that he has united mankind with God. Love for God was created in their hearts and showed them the straight path. The teachings of Jesus brought awareness among the people and they started living according to God’s commandments. In the same way, the blood of Jesus saved people and reconciled people to God. The blood of Jesus created peace and united the earth and the sky.

Verse#10

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.

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New-Testament

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Romans 15:13

Explanation

In this verse, Paul prays and says that people believe in God and because of this belief, God will bring joy to people’s hearts and grant people peace. Through this peace, people will have hope and their faith in the power of God will increase.

Peace Among The People

Verse#11

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

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Old-Testament

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Psalm 34:14

Explanation

In this verse David advises that we should avoid evil and do good. We should always seek peace and try to make peace. In order to maintain peace, continuous efforts must be made.

Verse#12

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

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Old-Testament

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Proverbs 12:20

Explanation

In this verse, Solomon speaks of wisdom and says that those who think evil and deceive never find peace. They always try to deceive, but those who want to establish peace and do good, get real happiness. God gives blessings and happiness to those who make peace.

Verse#13

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!”

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Old-Testament

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Isaiah 52:7

Explanation

In this verse Isaiah says that those who bring good news from God are very beautiful because they bring a message of peace and give good news. They give a message of salvation that brings us joy.

Verse#14

He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.

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Old-Testament

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Micah 4:3

Explanation

It is mentioned in this verse that there will come a time when God will put an end to people’s quarrels and reconcile them. People will not kill people with their swords but will break it and give the message of peace and through it plow the land and the harvest of peace will grow. After that there will be no wars but love and peace everywhere.

Verse#15

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace.”

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Old-Testament

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Zechariah 8:19

Explanation

In this verse, Zechariah prophesied and said that a time would come when God would make the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months an occasion of rejoicing and there would be many festivals for Judah. So people should not worry and have faith in God. After this promise of God, they should love truth and peace and endure hardships steadfastly.

Verse#16

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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New-Testament

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Matthew 5:9

Explanation

In this verse Jesus is congratulating those who make peace. Jesus says that these people will be called the sons of God. This means that due to their peace-making action they will be rewarded and called sons of God. This suggests that establishing peace has a great importance.

Verse#17

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

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New-Testament

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Hebrews 12:14

Explanation

It is mentioned in this verse that those who establish peace and live with purity among themselves will see God. In order to see God, it is necessary for a person to lead a life of purity with peace among people.

Verse#18

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

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New-Testament

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Romans 12:18

Explanation

In this verse Paul advises the people and says that a man should try his best to live in peace. He should try as much as he can, but he should maintain an atmosphere of peace.

Verse#19

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

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New-Testament

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Ephesians 4:3

Explanation

In this verse Paul advises and says that we should make every effort to maintain the unity of souls through peace. Peace is very important to establish unity among people.

Verse#20

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

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New-Testament

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James 3:18

Explanation

In this verse, James says that as a man sows a seed, the same kind of fruit and plant will grow as a result. If a man sows the seed of peace, the fruit of peace will grow. It is described as an example, it means that we should make peace in the society, make efforts for it then the results will be very good and God will also reward us for it.

Peace And 20 Biblical Personalities

Abraham And Lot

Abraham and Lot had to choose a piece of land. To avoid a dispute, Abraham asked Lot to choose the land of his own free will. The portion he leaves will be taken by Abraham.

So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.” (Genesis 13:8-9)

Isaac

People wanted to quarrel with Isaac over a water well. Because of quarreling, these people told Isaac that this well belongs to them, so they cannot take water from it. Instead of quarreling, Isaac left this well for them and dug another well. These people wanted to start a dispute again and said that this well is also ours. Isaac did not fight and left that well too. After that they built another well over which there was no dispute. This suggests that Isaac made efforts to maintain peace and avoid dispute.

But the herders of Gerar quarreled with those of Isaac and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they disputed with him. Then they dug another well, but they quarreled over that one also; so he named it Sitnah. He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the Lord has given us room and we will flourish in the land.” (Genesis 26:20-22)

Joseph And His Brothers

Joseph was treated very badly by his brothers and sold into slavery, but still Joseph showed peace and forgave his brothers’ mistakes.

“Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.” (Genesis 45:4-5)

Moses And Israelites

Moses worked hard for the peace of the Israelites and fought with Pharaoh. Moses also reassured the Israelites that they would live in peace.

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)

Gideon

God encouraged Gideon and told him to be in peace and not to be afraid because God is with him. Gideon built an altar and said God is peace. This suggests that man finds peace in God.

“But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” So Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and called it The Lord Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.” (Judges 6:23-24)

Hannah

Hannah was very worried. She was not having children. She prayed to God to bless her with children soon. When she prayed, her heart was at peace.

She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.” (1 Samuel 1:18)

David

David always advised that we should do good and stay away from evil and always seek peace.

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14)

Solomon

Solomon‘s reign was very peaceful. There the Israelites lived in peace and had every kind of security available to them.

“For he ruled over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, and had peace on all sides. During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, everyone under their own vine and under their own fig tree.” (1 Kings 4:24-25)

Elijah

Elijah was very worried and he withdrew from people and lived in a cave. God spoke to him in a low voice that calmed his restless heart and gave him peace.

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.” (1 Kings 19:12-13)

Jehoshaphat

Jehoshaphat was a king and he ruled with the peace of God, so that during his reign there was peace everywhere.

“And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.” (2 Chronicles 20:30)

Job

Job had to face many difficulties. God put him through many trials. But he believed in God and He gave him peace. Job always taught to maintain peace.

“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.” (Job 22:21)

Isaiah

Isaiah taught that if we put our trust in God, we will get peace in our hearts.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)

Hezekiah

Hezekiah accepted God’s will and found peace in it.

“The word of the Lord you have spoken is good,” Hezekiah replied. For he thought, “Will there not be peace and security in my lifetime?” (2 Kings 20:19)

Daniel

Daniel was among lions but he had full faith in God. Despite being among lions, he was at peace because he believed God was with him.

“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” (Daniel 6:22)

Jesus

Jesus himself has established peace between people and united the earth with the sky.

“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.” (John 14:27)

Paul

Paul always taught to maintain the peace of God and said that it is the peace of God that protects our heart.

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

Barnabas

Barnabas always tried to make peace, as a result peace established among the disciples.

“When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.” (Acts 9:26-27)

Peter And James

Peter and James, also taught to avoid quarrels and make peace.

“They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.” (1 Peter 3:11)

“Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:18)

John

John taught the people so that they could follow the path of God and find peace.

“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” (Luke 1:76-79)

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Conclusion

These Bible verses teach us about peace. By reading them we come to know that God is peace. If we start to live our life according to God’s commandments then we’ll get peace. God sent Jesus among us and he gave us peace through his precious blood. We have also read about personalities in the bible whose life gives us a lesson to create peace.