Bible Verses About Peace

The peace Scripture offers isn't the absence of trouble but a quiet that holds in the middle of it. These verses point to its source and how to keep your mind stayed there.

These Bible verses about peace are 16 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  1. 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
  2. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

    Philippians 4:6
  3. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

    Philippians 4:7
  4. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

    Isaiah 26:3
  5. The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

    Psalms 29:11
  6. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

    Romans 5:1
  7. 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
  8. The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

    Numbers 6:24
  9. The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

    Numbers 6:25
  10. The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

    Numbers 6:26
  11. Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

    2 Thessalonians 3:16
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

    Psalms 4:8
  15. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

    Matthew 5:9
  16. 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.

    Isaiah 9:6

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about peace?
Scripture returns to peace again and again. This page gathers 16 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good Bible verse for peace?
John 14:27 — “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.”
How many Bible verses about peace are in this collection?
16 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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