29 Bible Verses About Peace (NIV & KJV)

Peace is something every heart longs for, yet the world rarely seems able to give it. Scripture speaks of a deeper peace that does not depend on circumstances, a calm that comes from God Himself and steadies us even in storms.

These Bible verses about peace gather promises of inner stillness, comfort for anxious minds, and the assurance of peace with God through Christ. Whether you are facing fear, conflict, or simply a restless heart, these passages remind you where true peace is found.

Every verse below is taken in both the NIV and KJV. Let them settle your spirit, quiet your worries, and turn your eyes toward the One who is called the Prince of Peace.

🕊️ The Peace of God

God offers a peace that goes beyond what the mind can explain.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”— Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”— Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”— Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

“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.”— John 14:27 (NIV)“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”— John 14:27 (KJV)

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”— Colossians 3:15 (NIV)“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”— Colossians 3:15 (KJV)

🌊 Peace in the Storm

Even in trouble, God's presence steadies the soul.

““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.””— John 16:33 (NIV)“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.”— John 16:33 (KJV)

“Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”— Psalm 4:7-8 (NIV)“Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”— Psalm 4:7-8 (KJV)

“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”— Psalm 29:11 (NIV)“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”— Psalm 29:11 (KJV)

“He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat.”— Psalm 147:14 (NIV)“He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.”— Psalm 147:14 (KJV)

🤝 Peace With God

Through Christ we are reconciled to God and granted true peace.

“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,”— Romans 5:1 (NIV)“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”— Romans 5:1 (KJV)

“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,”— Ephesians 2:14 (NIV)“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;”— Ephesians 2:14 (KJV)

“and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”— Colossians 1:20 (NIV)“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”— Colossians 1:20 (KJV)

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.”— 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV)“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”— 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV)

🌿 Living at Peace With Others

Scripture calls us to pursue peace in our relationships.

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”— Romans 12:18 (NIV)“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”— Romans 12:18 (KJV)

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”— Matthew 5:9 (NIV)“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”— Matthew 5:9 (KJV)

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”— Romans 14:19 (NIV)“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”— Romans 14:19 (KJV)

“Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”— Psalm 34:14 (NIV)“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”— Psalm 34:14 (KJV)

“Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.”— Psalm 37:37 (NIV)“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”— Psalm 37:37 (KJV)

🙏 Comfort for the Anxious Heart

These verses bring rest to those weighed down by worry.

““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28 (NIV)“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”— Psalm 119:165 (NIV)“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”— Psalm 119:165 (KJV)

“The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.”— Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”— Isaiah 32:17 (KJV)

“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”— Romans 8:6 (NIV)“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”— Romans 8:6 (KJV)

✨ Blessings of Peace

God's blessing rests upon His people with peace.

““ ‘ “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’”— Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)“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.”— Numbers 6:24-26 (KJV)

“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”— 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.”— 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (KJV)

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”— Philippians 4:7 (NIV)“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”— Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!””— Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!”— Isaiah 52:7 (KJV)

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”— Romans 15:13 (NIV)“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”— Romans 15:13 (KJV)

What Does the Bible Say About Peace?

The Bible teaches that real peace is a gift from God rather than the absence of trouble. Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you," distinguishing His peace from anything the world can offer. Philippians describes this peace as something that "passeth all understanding," guarding our hearts and minds when we bring our worries to God in prayer.

Scripture also speaks of peace with God, made possible through the cross of Christ, and of peace among people, which believers are called to actively pursue. From "perfect peace" for the mind stayed on God to the blessing that the Lord gives His people peace, the Bible consistently points to God as the true source of a settled, untroubled heart.

May the God of peace fill your heart today. For more encouragement, visit Bible verses about anxiety, Bible verses about comfort, and Bible verses about hope.