Bible verses about peace
Bible verses about peace begin with John 14:27, Romans 5:1 and Isaiah 26:3. Jesus leaves his peace with his friends, Paul says faith brings peace with God, and Isaiah describes a steady mind. All twelve are below in full.
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1.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.
In the World English Bible
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
Jesus said this the night before the cross, to friends who were about to be afraid. His peace is not the kind the world hands out.
2.Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
In the World English Bible
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
Trusting in Jesus puts you at peace with God. It's about a relationship, not just a feeling.
3.Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
In the World English Bible
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
Peace for the mind that keeps returning to God, again and again.
4.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.
In the World English Bible
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Christ's peace is meant to rule in the heart of the church. It comes with a call to be thankful.
5.Psalm 29:11
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
In the World English Bible
The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.
A psalm about a thunderstorm ends with a quiet line. The Lord gives strength and blesses his people with peace.
6.Psalm 119:165
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
In the World English Bible
Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
People who love God's law are said to have a lot of peace and not much that trips them up.
7.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.
In the World English Bible
‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’
The old priestly blessing. It ends with God turning toward you and giving peace, and it's still read at the end of services.
8.Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
In the World English Bible
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Do what you can to live at peace with everyone. The wording admits it's not always up to you.
9.2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
In the World English Bible
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
Paul's closing prayer that the Lord of peace would give peace at all times and in every way.
10.Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
In the World English Bible
Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.
Turn from bad, do good, and go looking for peace. The writer says to chase it.
11.Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In the World English Bible
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
From the Beatitudes. Jesus calls peacemakers blessed, and says they will be called God's children.
12.Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
In the World English Bible
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
When a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies can end up at peace with them.
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What is a good Bible verse about peace?
John 14:27 is a good place to start. Jesus said this the night before the cross, to friends who were about to be afraid. His peace is not the kind the world hands out.
What is the Bible verse for inner peace?
John 14:27 and Isaiah 26:3 are the two most common. John 14:27 is Jesus giving his peace, and Isaiah 26:3 is about a mind that stays on God. Colossians 3:15 asks for that peace to guide the heart.
What does the Bible say about making peace with other people?
Romans 12:18 says to live at peace with everyone as far as it depends on you. Matthew 5:9 calls peacemakers blessed. Psalm 34:14 says to seek peace and go after it.
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