Bible verses about peace

Jesus’ words “Peace I leave with you” (John 14:27) and Paul’s “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7) lead this list.

14 passages

1. John 14:27

   Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

   KJV

   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.

2. Philippians 4:7

   And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

   KJV

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

3. Isaiah 26:3

   You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

   KJV

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

4. Numbers 6:24–26

   ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

   KJV

   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.

5. Romans 5:1

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

   KJV

   Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

6. Colossians 3:15

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

   KJV

   And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

7. John 16:33

   I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

   KJV

   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.

8. Psalm 4:8

   I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

   KJV

   I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

9. Romans 15:13

   Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

   KJV

   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.

10. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

    KJV

    Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

11. Psalm 29:11

    The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.

    KJV

    The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

12. Matthew 5:9

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

    KJV

    Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

13. Romans 12:18

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

    KJV

    If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

14. Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

    KJV

    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.

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