If your soul is thirsting for refreshment, you’re in the right place my friend! These Bible verses about peace are just what the doctor ordered, to bring comfort and joy to your weary self.
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What a world we live in! It’s a beautiful world that God created… and also, unfortunately, a terrible world which we’ve screwed up 1,000 times over, and in which Satan has wreaked all kinds of havoc.
I’m sure you know exactly what I mean…
…every day seems to bring increased reports of violence, stronger hurricanes and other natural disasters, and just a lot of negativity.
Not to mention, all the troubles that take place within ourselves… aches and pains, financial difficulties, relationship struggles, sickness and death, etc.
In all these ups and downs, we need the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, to soothe our weary souls! At least, I sure do!
Just the other day, I was lamenting at all the ways I fall short, feeling like a failure, like why would God choose me for anything (much less provide me with eternal salvation)? And like the good Father He is, He led me to Isaiah 43, which begins by saying “I have called you by name, you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1, NLT).
Needless to say, this brought me to tears… and reminded me of an important truth: God doesn’t love me because of anything I’ve done to deserve it; He loves me because that’s who HE is.
No matter where you’ve been or what kind of struggles you face, God loves you! And in His Word, there are so many wonderful Bible verses about peace and love that will speak to your situation, at exactly the time when you need to hear it.
30 Refreshing Bible Verses About Peace
Since there are many different types of peace in the Bible, for the purpose of this post I gathered these verses into four main categories: inward peace (peace of mind), peace in hard times, peace + joy, and also outward peace (peace between us and others). Check out the links below, if you’d like to jump to a specific category…
Quick Links:
Verses 1-9: Bible Verses About Peace of Mind
Verses 10-16: Bible Verses about Peace in Hard Times
Verses 17-24: Bible Verses About Peace and Joy
Verses 25-30: Bible Verses About Keeping Peace With Others
Bible Verses About Peace of Mind
This is the foundation of true inner peace… the assurance we have, that God loves us, that Jesus gave His life to pay for our sins, and He is always with us! It’s the peace of God that we still have, no matter what else is going on in or around us. And these Bible verses about peace of mind are all about that blessed assurance.
1) Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
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.
2) Romans 5:1 (NLT)
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
3) Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
4) John 16:33 (NIV)
“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.”
5) John 14:27 (NIV)
“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.”
6) Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
7) Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
8) Numbers 6:25-26 (NLT)
May the LORD smile on you
and be gracious to you.
May the LORD show you his favor
and give you his peace.’
9) Romans 8:6 (NIV)
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
Bible Verses About Peace in Hard Times
Alas, God’s Word never says that life will always be pleasant… in fact, as these verses about peace in hard times attest, we should expect to have troubles! But, we aren’t alone, God is with us, and many times there’s a purpose in our pain. And also, it’s possible to still have peace and joy in spite of it all!
Let these Bible verses about peace in the storm wash over you like life-giving rain, and relish this comfort from your Heavenly Father…
10) James 1:2-4 (NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
11) Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
12) 1 Corinthians 14:33 (ESV)
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.
13) 1 Peter 4:13 (NIV)
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
14) Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NIV)
Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.
15) Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV)
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
16) Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
Bible Verses About Peace and Joy
Considering that joy and peace are the 2nd and 3rd fruits of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:22-23), it’s no wonder they’re often mentioned together in the Scriptures. Clearly, they go hand in hand… peace often brings joy, and vice versa. Notice in these Bible verses about peace and joy, how they are gifts from God… not something that comes from us, but from God’s Spirit…
17) Proverbs 12:20 (NIV)
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
18) Romans 14:17 (NLT)
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
19) Romans 15:13 (NLT)
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
20) Isaiah 55:12 (NIV)
You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.
21) Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy.
22) Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
For the LORD your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”
Bible Verses About Keeping Peace With Others
And finally, since we have the peace of God—knowing all that He’s done for us, and how great His love for us truly is—we are also tasked with extending peace to others. Of course, this is not easy… like loving our enemies (Matthew 5:43-48), it doesn’t come naturally! But, as these Bible verses about keeping peace with others state, we should do it to the best of our ability.
23) Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
24) James 3:17-18 (NIV)
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
25) Romans 12:18 (NIV)
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
26) Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
27) 1 Peter 3:11 (NLT)
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
28) Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV)
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.
29) 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NIV)
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
30) Colossians 3:12-15 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
There is something that I’ve noticed about these Scriptures on peace and healing… PEACE is not just something that we enjoy within ourselves. As a fruit of the Spirit, peace is also a gift we can give to others, to be a peacemaker and promote healing and unity in all our relationships.
I hope these Bible verses about peace of mind have helped you remember just how much God loves and cares for you, and that you can REST in His love. No matter what’s going in the world around you, the peace of God is always within reach! Please continue to seek Him, soak up many more verses about peace and rest, and “grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18).
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