Bible Verses About Peace

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."

Peace that passes understanding — a guard, not just a feeling.

"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."

A peace the world cannot manufacture or take away.

"You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."

Perfect peace for a mind stayed on God — the condition and the promise.

"“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”"

"Be still" — permission to stop striving for a moment.

"Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;"

Peace with God — not just peace from God.

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."

Letting peace rule — as an umpire, deciding the close calls.

"He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters."

Led beside still waters — rest as part of the shepherd's care.

"Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’"

The Lord lift up his countenance and give you peace — the oldest blessing.

"I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”"

In the world you will have trouble — and yet peace is still the word.

"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."

Sleep in peace — rest as an act of trust.

"For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Prince of Peace — a title, not just an aspiration.

"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."

As far as it depends on you, be at peace — an honest qualifier.

"Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble."

Great peace for those who love God's law — obedience and rest connected.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,"

Peace as a fruit of the Spirit — grown, not grasped.

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

Blessed are the peacemakers — peace as something to actively make.