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Bible verses about peace

The peace of Scripture is not the absence of noise. It is a guarded heart in the middle of it. These passages are the Bible's deep well of shalom.

8 passagesWorld English BiblePublic domain, quoted verbatim

Peace left like an inheritance

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”John 14:27 · World English Bible

Peace that stands guard over the heart

“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 · World English Bible

Perfect peace for the fixed mind

“You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”Isaiah 26:3 · World English Bible

Peace inside trouble, not after it

“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”John 16:33 · World English Bible

Letting peace rule the heart

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”Colossians 3:15 · World English Bible

The oldest blessing of peace

“‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’”Numbers 6:24-26 · World English Bible

Lying down in peace

“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.”Psalms 4:8 · World English Bible

Peace with God himself

“Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;”Romans 5:1 · World English Bible

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