Encouragement for Today

Daily Devotions from BillyGraham.org

 

 

 

 

28 Bible Verses about 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.”

 

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

 

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.

 

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.

 

For, Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
and their lips from deceitful speech.
They must turn from evil and do good;
they must seek peace and pursue it.

 

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

 

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.

 

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

 

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

 

You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.

 

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

 

Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city.

 

Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.

 

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

 

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

 

Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.

 

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

 

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

 

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!”

 

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.

 

Great peace have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.

 

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

 

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”

 

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”


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