Peace That Guards: Bible verses about peace

What does the Bible say about peace?

The Bible presents peace as a gift from God rather than the absence of trouble. Jesus promised His own peace, not as the world gives (John 14:27), and told His disciples they would have peace in Him even in a troubled world (John 16:33). Paul wrote that prayer with thanksgiving opens the way to a peace that guards the heart and mind (Philippians 4:6–7), and Isaiah that God keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in Him (Isaiah 26:3).

12 Bible verses about peace

1. Philippians 4:6–7

   ⁶Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2. 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.

3. 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!”

4. Isaiah 26:3

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Psalm 4:8

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

8. 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.

9. Psalm 29:11

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

10. Psalm 119:165

    Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

11. Numbers 6:24–26

    ²⁴‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; ²⁵may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ²⁶may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’

12. Psalm 46:10

    “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

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