“Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1) — peace with God first, then the peace of God that “surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). These Bible verses about peace cover both, plus the call to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9).
Most of us are constantly walking around busy in an extremely fast paced culture. The thought of having peace or taking a relaxing vacation is far from us. Why is this? Is it in the name of productivity? We just can’t make the time? We don’t think we can ever find something like peace in our lives?
The other side of this is that others are walking around beat up, without hope, and thinking there is no end to their struggles. Something like peace is foreign to them, but they desire and would love to have it. So where do we find it?
God provides peace through His Son Jesus Christ.
Through Jesus, for those who believe and follow Him, we are forgiven…for everything…for all eternity. Now that is peace.
Then as we continue to follow Him for the rest of our lives, we walk in a peace that is beyond understanding to this world or our culture. The Bible has many things to say on peace so let’s take God’s Word seriously (since it’s perfect) and see what it has to say.
Bible Verses About Peace With God Through Jesus
Romans 5:1 – Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Why it helps: This is the foundation. Through Jesus, the war between you and God is over.
Colossians 1:19-20 – For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
Why it helps: Peace was costly. Jesus made it by the blood of His cross.
Isaiah 9:6 – For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Why it helps: Centuries before Bethlehem, Isaiah gave Him the name: Prince of Peace.
John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Why it helps: The world’s peace depends on circumstances. Jesus’ peace doesn’t.
John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
Why it helps: Peace isn’t the absence of trouble. It’s being in Him while trouble happens.
Verses About the Peace of God in Your Heart
Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Why it helps: Bring everything to God in prayer, and His peace stands guard over your heart and mind.
Isaiah 26:3 – You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Why it helps: Where your mind rests shapes what your heart feels. Keep it stayed on Him.
Romans 8:6 – For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Why it helps: A mind set on the Spirit leads to life and peace.
Colossians 3:15 – And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
Why it helps: Let Christ’s peace have the final say in your heart.
Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Why it helps: Joy and peace come in believing — and they overflow into hope.
Psalm 119:165 – Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.
Why it helps: Loving God’s Word gives a steadiness that keeps you from stumbling.
Psalm 85:8 – Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly.
Why it helps: God speaks peace to His people. Listen for it, and don’t turn back to folly.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
Why it helps: Not some of the time. At all times, in every way.
Numbers 6:24-26 – 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.
Why it helps: God’s blessing over His people has always ended with peace.
Verses About Living at Peace With Others
Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Why it helps: People who have peace with God get to carry it to others.
James 3:18 – And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Why it helps: Peacemaking is sowing. The harvest is righteousness.
Proverbs 16:7 – When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Why it helps: When your ways please the Lord, He can bring peace even with enemies.
2 Corinthians 13:11 – Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Why it helps: Living in peace with one another comes with a promise: the God of love and peace will be with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about peace?
The Bible talks about peace in two ways: peace with God and the peace of God. Through faith in Jesus we have peace with God (Romans 5:1), and as we bring everything to Him in prayer, the peace of God guards our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6–7). Jesus Himself is called the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
How do I find peace when I’m overwhelmed?
Start with Jesus, not your circumstances. He said, peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you (John 14:27). Bring every worry to God in prayer with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6–7), and keep your mind stayed on Him (Isaiah 26:3).
What is the peace that surpasses all understanding?
It’s the peace of God described in Philippians 4:7 — a peace that guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances making sense. It comes from knowing that Jesus has already made peace for you by the blood of His cross (Colossians 1:20).
What does it mean to be a peacemaker?
Jesus said, blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9). A peacemaker doesn’t just avoid conflict — they work toward restoration (2 Corinthians 13:11), the way Jesus made peace between us and God. A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace (James 3:18).
Finding peace in the pace of real life: Peace For The Pace Of Life
What does the Bible have to say about other topics?
Feel free to add any additional Scripture to this topic by commenting below.
Inspiring post and scriptures on peace. Here are a few I may want to add,I had to search Google to find the exact references: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord [be] with you all. John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ecclesiastes 4:6 – Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of… Read more »
Thanks so much Grace for adding!!