"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
— John 14:27 (NIV)
People who search bible verses about peace want Scripture that steadies a troubled heart — God's peace, peace with others, and the Prince of Peace — not a thin "calm down." This page is a numbered list of fifteen passages with the NIV text and a short note on each. Peace and love together are gathered under Love and peace. Comfort in hard seasons sits under Comfort Bible verses. Hope that walks with peace is under Bible verses about hope. Joy that can live beside peace is under Bible verses about joy. The Romans 15:33 title is Bible verses about God of peace. For Scripture on restoring the relationship, see Bible verses about reconciliation.
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15 Bible verses about peace
John 14:27. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Jesus gives his own peace, not the world's temporary calm. The reference page is John 14:27.
Philippians 4:6-7. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Prayer with thanksgiving is the path to a guarding peace. See Bible verses about gratitude and Bible verses about peace of God.
Isaiah 26:3. "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Steadfast trust is tied to perfect peace. See Bible verses about faith.
John 16:33. "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Peace in Christ does not cancel trouble; it meets it with courage.
Colossians 3:15. "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Christ's peace is meant to umpire the heart in community. See Colossians 3:14.
Romans 5:1. "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Saving faith opens peace with God, not only a quieter feeling. See Romans 5:8 and Bible verses about faith.
Matthew 5:9. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Peace is something you make with people, not only something you feel alone.
Romans 12:18. "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Peace with others is pursued as far as it depends on you — honesty without revenge.
Hebrews 12:14. "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Peace and holiness are pursued together.
Psalm 29:11. "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." Peace is named as God's blessing, alongside strength.
Isaiah 9:6. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Peace has a name: the Prince of Peace. See Bible verses about the Prince of Peace.
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." Peace is asked from the Lord of peace himself, at all times.
Psalm 34:14. "Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." Peace is sought and pursued — an active chase, not a passive wait.
Ephesians 2:14. "For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility." Christ himself is our peace across divided people. See Bible verses about loving others.
Numbers 6:24-26. "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." The priestly blessing ends with God giving peace. See Love and peace.
How to use these verses
Pick one verse when anxiety is loud, a conflict is open, or you need to remember peace with God — not fifteen. Read it out loud. If worry is the issue, start with Philippians 4:6-7. If people are the issue, start with Romans 12:18. For comfort in grief or fear, see Comfort Bible verses. For the altar-name The Lord Is Peace, see Bible verses about Jehovah Shalom. For joy that can sit beside peace, see Bible verses about joy. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.
Questions people ask
What is the best Bible verse about peace?
John 14:27 and Philippians 4:6-7 are clear starting places: Jesus gives his peace, and the peace of God guards hearts and minds in Christ.
What does the Bible say about peace of mind?
Isaiah 26:3 ties perfect peace to a steadfast mind that trusts God. Philippians 4:7 says God's peace guards hearts and minds when requests go up with thanksgiving.
How do I live at peace with other people?
Romans 12:18 says as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers. See Bible verses about loving others.
Is Christian peace the same as no trouble?
No — John 16:33 promises trouble in the world and peace in Christ at the same time. Peace is not the absence of hard days.
Where should I read next?
Read Love and peace, Bible verses about hope, and Bible verses about joy. Sufficiency under God, distinct from this calm, is Bible verses about contentment. For liberty in Christ, distinct from this calm, see Bible verses about freedom. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.
