Bible Verses About Peace

Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you” (John 14:27). The peace of Scripture is His own peace, given as a gift.

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What the Bible says

The deepest peace is peace with God. Christ made “peace through the blood of his cross” (Colossians 1:20), for “the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). So “being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). Peace is not first a feeling we reach for but a Person we receive: “For he is our peace” (Ephesians 2:14).

From peace with God flows the peace of God. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7). Prayer with thanksgiving is the path, and God Himself stands guard over the heart.

Peace is tied to where the mind rests. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee” (Isaiah 26:3). “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). So we are told, “let the peace of God rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15), and at night we can say, “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep” (Psalm 4:8).

Christ’s peace holds even in trouble. “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). His name is “The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6), and His people pray, “Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means” (2 Thessalonians 3:16).

14 verses, King James Version

  1. Colossians 1:20

    Peace made through the blood of His cross

    20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

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  2. Ephesians 2:14

    He is our peace

    14For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

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  3. Isaiah 9:6

    His name is the Prince of Peace

    6For 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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  4. Psalms 4:8

    Lie down in peace and sleep

    8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

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  5. John 14:27

    Jesus gives His peace

    27Peace 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.

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  6. Romans 5:1

    Peace with God through faith

    1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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  7. Isaiah 26:3

    Peace for a mind fixed on Him

    3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

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  8. John 16:33

    Peace in a troubled world

    33These 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.

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  9. Philippians 4:8–9

    What to think about

    8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

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  10. Colossians 3:15

    Let Christ’s peace rule

    15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

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  11. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Peace at all times

    16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

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  12. Numbers 6:24–26

    The priestly blessing

    24The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

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  13. Psalms 29:11

    Strength and peace

    11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

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  14. Romans 8:6

    The Spirit-led mind

    6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

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Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain). Read aloud by Anthony.