Peace is one of the most cherished promises in the Bible. In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict, and anxiety, Scripture repeatedly reminds believers that true peace comes from God. The biblical concept of peace — often represented by the Hebrew word shalom — means far more than simply the absence of conflict. It speaks of wholeness, restoration, harmony, and right relationship with God and others.
From the Old Testament prophets to the teachings of Jesus and the letters of the apostles, the Bible reveals God as the ultimate source of peace. He calls His people to pursue peace with others, promises peace to those who trust Him, and foretells a future when His kingdom will bring lasting peace to the entire world.
Jesus emphasized this truth when He told His followers, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you” (John 14:27 NIV). Unlike the fragile peace the world offers, God’s peace is lasting, steady, and rooted in His presence.
The verses below explore different aspects of peace found in Scripture. Some focus on peace between people, others on the inner peace that comes from trusting God, and still others on the eternal peace God promises for the future.
These verses are presented in a variety of different Bible translations. You can click on each verse reference to read it in your own favorite version.
Bible Verses About Inner Peace in God
Even in difficult circumstances, believers can experience deep peace through faith and trust in God. Scripture teaches that God guards the hearts of those who rely on Him.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
— John 14:27 (NKJV)
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.
— Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
Thou dost keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee,
because he trusts in thee.
— Isaiah 26:3 (RSVCE)
I will both lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
— Psalm 4:8 (NRSVUE)
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
— Colossians 3:15 (ESV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
— Romans 15:13 (AMP)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
— Psalm 29:11 (KJV)
There is lasting peace for those who love your teachings.
Nothing can make those people stumble.
— Psalm 119:165 (GW)
“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 (NIV)
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
— 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NKJV)
And the work of righteousness will be peace,
And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
— Isaiah 32:17 (NASB)
I will listen to what God the Lord says.
For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers.
Yet they must not return to their foolish ways.
— Psalm 85:8 (NET)
If you would pay attention to my commands,
your well-being would be like a river,
and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
— Isaiah 48:18 (CEB)
Bible Verses About Making Peace With Others
The Bible repeatedly encourages believers to seek peace in their relationships and communities, with both friends and enemies. God calls His people to pursue reconciliation, practice humility, and work toward unity.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
— Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
— Romans 12:18 (ESV)
Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
— Hebrews 12:14 (NRSVUE)
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who cultivate peace.
— James 3:18 (CSB)
When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord,
He causes even his enemies to make peace with him.
— Proverbs 16:7 (NASB)
He who would love life
And see good days,
Let him refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.
Let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
— 1 Peter 3:10-11 (NKJV)
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
— Romans 14:19 (NIV)
Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
— Ephesians 4:3 (GNT)
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond. Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.
— Colossians 3:12–15 (NET)
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
— Psalm 34:14 (KJV)
There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.
But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.
— Proverbs 12:20 (NIRV)
Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift at the altar and go. First make things right with your brother or sister and then come back and offer your gift.
— Matthew 5:23–24 (CEB)
Bible Verses About Peace in Heaven and the End Times
The Bible also promises a future when God will restore all creation and establish everlasting peace. These verses look forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
— Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
The wolf will live with the lamb,
the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling together;
and a little child will lead them.
— Isaiah 11:6 (NIV)
Though the mountains fall away
and the hills be shaken,
My love shall never fall away from you
nor my covenant of peace be shaken,
says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
— Isaiah 54:10 (NABRE)
He shall judge between many peoples,
and shall decide disputes for strong nations far away;
and they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war anymore.
— Micah 4:3 (ESV)
So now, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
— Romans 5:1 (TLB)
I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant with them. And I will place them and multiply them, and will set My sanctuary in their midst forever.
— Ezekiel 37:26 (NASB1995)
God, order a peaceful and whole life for us
because everything we’ve done, you’ve done for us.
— Isaiah 26:12 (MSG)
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
— Luke 2:14 (NRSVUE)
The lowly will possess the land
and will live in peace and prosperity.
— Psalm 37:11 (NLT)
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4 (NIV)
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
— Numbers 6:24–26 (NKJV)
Experiencing God’s Peace Today
The Bible makes it clear that peace is both a present gift and a future promise. Through faith in Jesus Christ, believers are reconciled to God and invited into a life suffused by peace. This peace does not depend on perfect circumstances. Instead, it flows from God’s presence, His promises, and the hope of His coming kingdom.
Christians are called not only to receive this peace but also to share it with others. As followers of Christ we are called to pursue reconciliation, trust God in difficult seasons, and look forward to His eternal kingdom, in all things reflecting the character of the “Prince of Peace.”
When life feels overwhelming, these Bible verses remind us that God’s peace is always available — guarding our hearts today and pointing us toward the eternal peace that awaits in His presence.
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