What does the Bible say about peace?

In the Bible, peace begins with God — being at peace with him through faith — and reaches the heart and our relationships. Jesus did not promise a world without trouble; he promised his peace in the middle of it.

Where it is written in the Bible

  1. John 16:33
  2. Isaiah 26:3
  3. Romans 5:1
  4. Numbers 6:24-26
  5. Matthew 5:9
  6. Colossians 3:15

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Jesus is realistic: in the world there will be trouble. Peace is found in him, who has already overcome.

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Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Perfect peace belongs to the one whose mind stays on God, trusting in him.

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Romans 5:1

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

The deepest peace: being made right with God, justified by faith.

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Numbers 6:24-26

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

The priestly blessing ends with peace — it is what God wants to place upon his people.

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Matthew 5:9

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

Those who receive peace are called to make it.

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Colossians 3:15

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

The peace of Christ as the umpire of the heart and of life together.

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