Bible verses about peace, gathered from the King James Version (KJV) to read slowly, pray over, and return to.
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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 14:27Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 29:11Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Romans 5:1And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Colossians 3:15The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
Numbers 6:24The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
Numbers 6:25The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:26Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16These 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 16:33Now 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 15:13I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psalms 4:8Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9For 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.
Isaiah 9:6
More on Bible Verses About Peace
The peace Scripture offers is not the absence of trouble but a steadiness within it. Jesus is explicit: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth” (John 14:27), and just before the cross he says, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
These verses also show how that peace is kept. Isaiah 26:3 ties it to where we fix our attention — “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.” Philippians 4:6-7 makes prayer the path to it, promising a peace that “passeth all understanding” to guard heart and mind.
From the ancient blessing of Numbers 6:24-26 to the title “Prince of Peace” in Isaiah 9:6, the whole collection points to peace as a gift with a source — given, not generated.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about peace?
The Bible describes peace as a gift from God that holds in hard circumstances. John 14:27 records Jesus giving a peace unlike the world’s, Isaiah 26:3 promises “perfect peace” to a mind stayed on God, and Philippians 4:6-7 makes prayer the way to it.
How can I find peace according to the Bible?
Scripture points to prayer and trust. Philippians 4:6-7 says to bring everything to God in prayer and his peace will guard you, and Isaiah 26:3 ties peace to keeping your mind “stayed” on him rather than on the trouble.
What is a good Bible verse about peace of mind?
Isaiah 26:3 speaks directly to peace of mind: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” John 14:27 and Philippians 4:6-7 are also widely used.