Overview
The Bible addresses peace, spiritual across 65 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Psalms and Romans. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.
Key Bible verses about peace, spiritual
Old Testament
Job
Psalms
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. so long: Heb. till there be no moon
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. nothing: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock
Isaiah
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. perfect: Heb. peace, peace mind: or, thought, or, imagination
LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. in us: or, for us
Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
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!
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. wounded: or, tormented stripes: Heb. bruise
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. enter into: or, go in in his: or, before him
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.
Jeremiah
Zechariah
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace. feasts: or, solemn, or, set times
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
New Testament
Luke
To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
John
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.
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.
Romans
And the way of peace have they not known:
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually: Gr. the minding of the Spirit
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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.
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Galatians
Ephesians
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
Philippians
Colossians
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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. having: or, making
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
1 Thessalonians
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians
People in the Bible and peace, spiritual
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying peace, spiritual for yourself
- Begin with Numbers 6:26, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Isaiah, Psalms and Romans each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Paul and Timothy and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about peace, spiritual?
The Bible addresses peace, spiritual across 65 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Isaiah, Psalms and Romans. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Atonement, Nation and Reconciliation With God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.
How many Bible verses are about peace, spiritual?
The Bible references peace, spiritual in 65 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention peace, spiritual?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Numbers 6:26: “The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with peace, spiritual?
Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Silas.
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