SinaiBible verses about Peace
Peace with God, peace inside you, and peace between you and the people around you.
100 verses in 10 themes · World English Bible
Peace With God
The reconciliation that everything else rests on.
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by his life.
For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;
For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of separation,
having abolished in his flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace, and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having killed the hostility through it.
For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him, and through him to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross.
You, being in past times alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil deeds, yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without defect and blameless before him,
But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation.
But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—
The Peace of God
Peace given as a gift, guarding the heart from the inside.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition 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 thoughts in Christ Jesus.
The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.
‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
Peace in Anxiety and Fear
For the worried mind and the sleepless night.
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.”
Rest for the Weary
Permission to stop, from a God who rested first.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily 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.”
Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.
It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones.
He said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
On the seventh day God finished his work which he had done; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done. God blessed the seventh day, and made it holy, because he rested in it from all his work of creation which he had done.
There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his.
Yahweh says, “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, ‘Where is the good way?’ and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
He said to them, “You come apart into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Peace in the Storm
Calm that arrives before the circumstances change.
He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling.
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”
He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still.
Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.
Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him. He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work and word.
Living at Peace With Others
As far as it depends on you.
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.
and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
Making Peace
The practical work of defusing conflict before it hardens.
“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
A Quiet, Contented Life
Peace as something you can arrange your life toward.
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.
Peace and Obedience
The peace that comes from walking God's way rather than your own.
Oh that you had listened to my commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting places,
Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Mark the perfect man, and see the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.
My son, don’t forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: for they will add to you length of days, years of life, and peace.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
The Prince of Peace
The peace promised for the end of the story.
For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples. 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 any more.
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat, the calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together; and a little child will lead them.
The wolf and the lamb will feed together. The lion will eat straw like the ox. Dust will be the serpent’s food. They will not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain,” says Yahweh.
He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land, and when he marches through our fortresses, then we will raise against him seven shepherds, and eight leaders of men.
and he will judge between many peoples, and will decide concerning strong nations afar off. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war any more.
I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow will be cut off; and he will speak peace to the nations: and his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.
“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace,
And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.