Bible Verses About Peace

Jesus makes a distinction most readers pass over: my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth. Whatever he is offering, he is explicit that it is a different commodity from what the world means by the word.

Paul's phrase in Philippians is odder than it sounds. The peace of God passeth all understanding — meaning it does not make sense, cannot be accounted for by your circumstances, and arrives anyway. He describes it as a garrison around the heart and mind, which is military language.

Romans 12:18 is the realist among these. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Two conditions in one sentence. Scripture does not assume peace with everyone is achievable, only that your share of it is your responsibility.

The verses

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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.

Open → Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Open → Isaiah 26:3

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

Open → 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.

Open → Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Open → Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Open → Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Open → Psalms 29:11

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

Open → Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Open → Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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Open Philippians 4:7 on FirstVerse. The verse before it tells you what precedes the peace.

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Scripture: King James Version, public domain. Last updated August 15, 2026.