Bible Verses About Peace
Peace in the Bible is more than a quiet room. It is wholeness that comes from being right with God, and it can hold steady in the middle of trouble. These verses are good to read when your mind will not settle.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
John 14:27KJV
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 16:33KJV
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me all of you might have peace. In the world all of you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Philippians 4:7KJV
“And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 26:3KJV
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.”
Colossians 3:15KJV
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also all of you are called in one body; and be all of you thankful.”
Psalms 29:11KJV
“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”
Psalms 4:8KJV
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.”
Numbers 6:26KJV
“The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.”
Romans 5:1KJV
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”
Isaiah 9:6KJV
“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 3:16KJV
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about peace?
Peace in the Bible is wholeness that comes from being right with God. Romans 5:1 says believers have peace with God through Jesus, and Philippians 4:7 describes God's peace guarding your heart and mind.
Which Bible verse helps when you feel overwhelmed?
Try John 14:27, where Jesus leaves his peace with his followers and tells them not to let their hearts be troubled. Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to the person whose mind stays fixed on God.
Related Bible verses
- Bible Verses About Anxiety and WorryJesus talked about worry directly, and Paul wrote about it from prison.
- Bible Verses About ComfortWhen you are hurting, you want words that are gentle and true.
- Bible Verses About Trusting GodTrust is what you do when you cannot see the whole plan.
- Bible Verses About JoyJoy in the Bible does not depend on how the day went.
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