25 Peace-Filled Bible Verses

If you know you want to experience peace but you just don’t feel like you are, it can be helpful to set your mind on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or praiseworthy.

It can be helpful to set your mind on peace.

To help you, here are 25 Bible verses to read, meditate on, and pray about whenever you feel robbed of peace (all quoted in the New International Version):

“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.” — Numbers 6:24-26

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:1-3

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” — Luke 2:14

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” — Philippians 4:6-9

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

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” — Romans 5:1

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” — Colossians 3:15

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11

“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

“The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field.The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” —Isaiah 32:16-18

“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” — Romans 8:6

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

“Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” — 2 Corinthians 13:11

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

“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.” — Isaiah 53:5

“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.” — John 16:33

“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, 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.” — Ephesians 2:14-17

“Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.” —Psalm 37:37

“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. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” — Romans 14:17-19

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ ” — John 20:19-21

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.” — Psalm 119:165

“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.” — Romans 15:13

“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.” — Isaiah 48:18

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Which peace-filled Bible verse brings you the most comfort?

Hilary

Hilary Bernstein is a Christ follower, wife, homeschooling mama, and writer who helps women experience God's perfect peace in messy, imperfect life. She's happiest when she's hosting friends and family for dinner, going on date nights with her husband, singing along to the radio, traveling with her family, and spending cozy nights at home. The author of fifteen books,Hilary also is Women's Ministry Director at The Chapel in Green, Ohio.