30 Bible verses about Peace From The Gospels of Jesus
Here are 30 Bible verses about peace from the Gospels of Jesus:
From the Gospel of Matthew:
1. Matthew 5:9 - "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
2. Matthew 6:14 - "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
3. Matthew 10:13 - "If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you."
4. Matthew 11:28-29 - "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."
5. Matthew 26:52 - "Put your sword back in its place,' Jesus said to him, 'for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.'"
From the Gospel of Mark:
1. Mark 4:39 - "He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm."
2. Mark 9:50 - "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other."
3. Mark 11:25 - "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."
From the Gospel of Luke:
1. Luke 1:79 - "...to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace."
2. Luke 2:14 - "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
3. Luke 2:29 - "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace."
4. Luke 7:50 - "Jesus said to the woman, 'Your faith has saved you; go in peace.'"
5. Luke 8:48 - "Then he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.'"
6. Luke 10:5-6 - "When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace to this house.' If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you."
7. Luke 12:51 - "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division." (This speaks of the disruptive effect of truth, which ultimately leads to true peace)
8. Luke 19:38 - "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
9. Luke 19:42 - "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes."
10. Luke 24:36 - "While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'"
From the Gospel of John:
1. John 14:27 - "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."
2. John 16:33 - "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."
3. John 20:19 - "On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'"
4. John 20:21 - "Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'"
5. John 20:26 - "A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'"
6. John 8:11 - "No one, sir,' she said. 'Then neither do I condemn you,' Jesus declared. 'Go now and leave your life of sin.'" (Implied peace through forgiveness)
7. John 6:35 - "Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'" (Spiritual peace through satisfaction in Christ)
8. John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (The abundant life includes peace)
9. John 11:25-26 - "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'" (Peace over death)
10. John 12:46 - "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." (Peace from spiritual illumination)
11. John 15:11 - "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." (Joy and peace are closely linked)
12. John 17:13 - "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them."
These verses highlight different facets of peace—peace with God, peace with others, inner peace, peace through forgiveness, and the peace that comes from trusting in Jesus despite life's troubles.
