Bible Verses About Peace
The peace Scripture describes is not the mere absence of trouble. It is a steadiness that holds in the middle of it, guarded by God when the world will not settle down. These verses gather that promise in one place.
Scripture describes peace not as the absence of trouble but as a steadiness that holds in the middle of it. In John 14:27 Jesus gives his own peace, not as the world gives, and tells his followers to let not their heart be troubled. Philippians 4:7 promises that the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep the heart and mind, while Isaiah 26:3 offers perfect peace to the mind that is stayed on God. John 16:33 is honest about tribulation in the world yet points to good cheer because Christ has overcome it. The verses below are King James Version, gathered for study, prayer, and a steadier heart.
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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.
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
John 16:33
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 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalm 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Isaiah 9:6
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.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
Romans 15:13
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.
Common Questions
What does the Bible say about peace?
The Bible describes peace as a gift from God that steadies the heart even in trouble. In John 14:27 Jesus gives his peace, not as the world gives, and Philippians 4:7 promises the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
What is the best Bible verse about peace?
Philippians 4:7 is among the most cited, promising the peace of God, which passeth all understanding. Many also hold to John 14:27, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.
What Bible verse gives peace of mind?
Isaiah 26:3 says, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. It ties a settled mind to trust in God. Colossians 3:15 adds a call to let the peace of God rule in your hearts.
Is there a Bible verse about peace and sleep?
Yes. Psalm 4:8 says, I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. It speaks of rest grounded in God's care.
Who is called the Prince of Peace in the Bible?
Isaiah 9:6 gives the name: 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.