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Bible Verses About Peace

The peace that surpasses understanding.

37 verses · curated by hand

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  1. John 20:19

    “When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle, and said to them, “Peace be to you.””

  2. John 20:21

    “Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.””

  3. John 20:26

    “After eight days again his disciples were inside, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, the doors being locked, and stood in the middle, and said, “Peace be to you.””

  4. Acts 7:26

    ““The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying, ‘Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?’”

  5. Acts 9:31

    “So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.”

  6. Acts 10:36

    “The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ — he is Lord of all —”

  7. Acts 11:18

    “When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!””

  8. Acts 12:17

    “But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell these things to James, and to the brothers.” Then he departed, and went to another place.”

  9. Acts 12:20

    “Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king’s personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.”

  10. Acts 15:13

    “After they were silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.”

  11. Acts 15:33

    “After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.”

  12. Acts 16:36

    “The jailer reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go; now therefore come out, and go in peace.””

  13. Acts 18:9

    “The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, “Don’t be afraid, but speak and don’t be silent;”

  14. Acts 24:2

    “When he was called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that by you we enjoy much peace, and that prosperity is coming to this nation by your foresight,”

  15. Romans 1:7

    “to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  16. Romans 2:10

    “But glory, honor, and peace go to every man who does good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

  17. Romans 3:17

    “The way of peace, they haven’t known.””

  18. Romans 8:6

    “For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;”

  19. Romans 10:15

    “And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!””

  20. Romans 14:17

    “for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”

Frequently asked

Questions about peace in the Bible

What does the Bible say about peace?
Jesus gives a peace "not as the world gives" (John 14:27) — peace that holds inside trouble, not outside it. Philippians 4:6-7 promises peace that surpasses understanding, given as a guard around the heart when worry is prayed instead of carried.
Which Bible verse calms anxiety?
Philippians 4:6-7 and Isaiah 26:3 ("perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee") are the two most-shared peace verses for anxious moments.
How can I find peace in difficult times?
Scripture is consistent: bring the worry to God (1 Peter 5:7), with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6), one day at a time (Matthew 6:34). The peace is given as a gift, not generated by clearer thinking.