Bible Verses About Peace

15 Bible verses about peace

1. "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."

   This verse shows that when we pray and thank God, He protects our minds from worry.

2. "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."

   Jesus gives us His very own peace so we do not have to feel scared.

3. "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you."

   God keeps us calm and safe when we keep our minds focused on Him.

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

   We have real friendship and peace with God because of what Jesus did on the cross.

5. "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful."

   We should let the quiet peace of Jesus guide the way we think and live together.

6. "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."

   Jesus told us we would have troubles, but we can be happy because He won the battle.

7. "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."

   God can fill us with so much joy and peace that it overflows to others.

8. "May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!"

   God is strong and uses His great power to bless His children with peace.

9. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

   God is very happy with those who help people get along with each other.

10. "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."

    Jesus is the special King who was born to bring God's peace to the whole world.

11. "the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

    This beautiful blessing reminds us that God loves to look at us and give us rest.

12. "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all."

    The Lord is the source of peace and wants to give it to us all the time.

13. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,"

    When the Holy Spirit lives inside of us, He grows beautiful peace in our hearts.

14. "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."

    We can sleep without fear because we know God is watching over us.

15. "Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord."

    God wants us to work hard at living in peace and kindness with everyone we meet.

A prayer about peace

Dear God, sometimes my heart feels very scared and full of worries. Please help me to remember that You are always with me and that You love me very much. I thank You for sending Jesus to make peace between us. Please take away my fears and fill my mind with Your quiet peace today. Help me to trust You when things are hard, and help me to be kind and make peace with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

What is the difference between worldly peace and God's peace?

Peace from the world usually depends on everything going well in our lives. If we are happy, healthy, and have no problems, we feel peaceful. But God's peace is different because it does not depend on our situations. God gives us a quiet heart even when things are going wrong, because we know He is still in control and loves us.

How do I get God's peace when I feel really worried?

When you feel worried, the best thing to do is to pray. Tell God exactly what is making you feel scared. The Bible says we should thank Him for His goodness and ask Him for help. When we hand our worries over to God, He promises to fill our hearts with His amazing peace, which is bigger than our understanding.

Why does God allow bad things to happen if He wants us to have peace?

We live in a world that is broken by sin, which is why sad things happen. God does not promise that our lives will be free from trouble. Instead, He promises to walk through the hard times with us. He uses these difficult moments to teach us to trust Him more, and to show us how strong His peace really is.

What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?

It means that Jesus is the leader who brings perfect peace to the world. He fixes our broken relationship with God, and He helps us love other people. One day, Jesus will return and fix the whole world. When He does, there will be no more pain, crying, or fighting, and His peace will last forever.

How can I be a peacemaker at school or at home?

You can be a peacemaker by choosing kind words instead of mean words when you are angry. It also means forgiving your friends or siblings when they do something wrong. Instead of starting fights, you can help people solve their problems. When you act with love and patience, you are showing others how Jesus brings peace to our lives.