28 Bible Verses About Peace

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.

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.

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 fearful.

Peace offered as a parting gift, and distinguished from what the world hands out.

Also on Bible Verses About Fear, John 14:1-3 — Comforting Bible Verses, John 14:1 — Bible Verses About Trusting God

6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

6In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

A method, then a result: the guarding is described as active.

Also on Philippians 4:13 — Encouraging Bible Verses, Philippians 4:4 — Bible Verses About Joy, Philippians 4:13 — Bible Verses About Strength

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

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

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

Peace tied to where attention rests, not to circumstances.

Also on Encouraging Bible Verses, Isaiah 26:4 — Bible Verses About Trusting God

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

Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.

Jehovah will give strength unto his people; Jehovah will bless his people with peace. Psalm 30 A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. [A Psalm] of David.

Strength and peace named in the same breath.

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Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

Peace as a settled position rather than a mood.

Also on Bible Verses About Faith, Romans 5:5 — Bible Verses About Hope, Romans 5:8 — Bible Verses About Love

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Written to a community, about how they treat each other.

Also on Bible Verses About Gratitude, Colossians 3:23 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Colossians 3:21 — Bible Verses About Children

24The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

24‘Yahweh bless you, and keep you. 25Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. 26Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’

24Jehovah bless thee, and keep thee: 25Jehovah make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26Jehovah lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

The oldest blessing in the collection, still used at closings.

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5 For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.

A verse about sleep, specifically.

Also on Bible Verses About Protection, Psalm 4:7 — Bible Verses About Joy, Psalm 4:4 — Bible Verses About Anger

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

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

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

Peacemaking as work, not temperament.

Also on Matthew 5:16 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Matthew 5:4 — Comforting Bible Verses, Matthew 5:22 — Bible Verses About Anger

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

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.”

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Trouble stated plainly first, and only then peace.

Also on Encouraging Bible Verses, John 16:22 — Comforting Bible Verses, John 16:22 — Bible Verses About Joy

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

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

Notice the two conditions attached to it.

Also on Romans 12:2 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Romans 12:12 — Bible Verses About Hope, Romans 12:11 — Bible Verses About Work

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

A title rather than an instruction.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

A closing line from a letter, useful as one.

Also on Encouraging Bible Verses, 2 Thessalonians 3:10 — Bible Verses About Work, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — Bible Verses About Protection

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Depart from evil, and do good. seek peace, and pursue it.

Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

Peace as something you chase, not receive.

Also on Psalm 34:18 — Encouraging Bible Verses, Psalm 34:19 — Bible Verses About Healing, Psalm 34:18 — Comforting Bible Verses

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

When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

When a man`s ways please Jehovah, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

On the effect of a life on the people around it.

Also on Proverbs 16:3 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Proverbs 16:20 — Bible Verses About Trusting God, Proverbs 16:3 — Bible Verses About Work

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Peace listed as something grown rather than achieved.

Also on Bible Verses About Joy, Bible Verses About Patience, Galatians 5:20 — Bible Verses About Anger

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally...: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually...: Gr. the minding of the Spirit

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:

Ties peace to what the mind is occupied with.

Also on Romans 8:28 — Encouraging Bible Verses, Romans 8:24-25 — Bible Verses About Hope, Romans 8:18 — Comforting Bible Verses

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:

Pursue is the verb; it is not passive.

Also on Hebrews 12:1 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Hebrews 12:28 — Bible Verses About Gratitude, Hebrews 12:2 — Bible Verses About Faith

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

An agricultural image for slow work.

Also on James 3:17 — Bible Verses About Wisdom, James 3:13 — Bible Verses About Wisdom

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. nothing...: Heb. they shall have no stumblingblock

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.

Great peace have they that love thy law; And they have no occasion of stumbling.

Peace paired with not stumbling.

Also on Psalm 119:114 — Bible Verses About Protection

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

The work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence for ever.

Peace described as an effect of doing right, not a reward for it.

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of partition,

For he is our peace, who made both one, and brake down the middle wall of partition,

About a wall between two groups of people coming down.

Also on Ephesians 2:10 — Inspirational Bible Verses, Ephesians 2:8 — Bible Verses About Faith

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Quotes the psalm above, centuries later.

Also on 1 Peter 3:7 — Bible Verses About Family, 1 Peter 3:7 — Bible Verses About Marriage, 1 Peter 3:1 — Bible Verses About Marriage

And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

The only verse here where peace is spoken to weather.

I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.

I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his saints; but let them not turn again to folly.

I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.

Listening framed as the precondition.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

About arguments inside a group that agrees on the essentials.

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected; be comforted; be of the same mind; live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

The last lines of a difficult letter.

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness will not depart from you, and my covenant of peace will not be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you.

For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my lovingkindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall my covenant of peace be removed, saith Jehovah that hath mercy on thee.

Peace described as the thing that outlasts the landscape.

Also on Isaiah 54:13 — Bible Verses About Children, Isaiah 54:17 — Bible Verses About Protection