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Bible Verses About Peace (KJV) + A Prayer for Peace
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” These 14 passages from the King James Bible describe a peace that does not depend on calm circumstances: peace with God, the peace of God, and the Prince of Peace Himself.
14 Bible verses about peace
How do I find peace when life is anything but calm?
John 14:27KJV
27Peace 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.
Jesus leaves His peace with us, not as the world gives.Read in context →
Isaiah 26:3-4KJV
3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Perfect peace for the mind stayed on God; trust Him forever.Read in context →
Philippians 4:6-9KJV
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. 8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Pray about everything, think on what is true and lovely, and the God of peace will be with you.Read in context →
John 16:33KJV
33These 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.
In the world you will have trouble, but in Jesus you have peace.Read in context →
Numbers 6:24-26KJV
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.
The Lord bless you and keep you, and give you peace.Read in context →
Psalm 4:8KJV
8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will lie down in peace and sleep, for You alone keep me safe.Read in context →
Colossians 3:15KJV
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, and be thankful.Read in context →
Romans 5:1KJV
1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ.Read in context →
Psalm 29:11KJV
11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
The Lord will bless His people with peace.Read in context →
2 Thessalonians 3:16KJV
16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
May the Lord of peace give you peace always and in every way.Read in context →
Isaiah 9:6KJV
6For 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.
His name shall be called the Prince of Peace.Read in context →
Matthew 5:9KJV
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.Read in context →
Psalm 119:165KJV
165Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
Great peace have those who love God’s law; nothing shall offend them.Read in context →
Romans 8:6KJV
6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
To be spiritually minded is life and peace.Read in context →
A prayer for peace
Pray it slowly, in your own words if you like.
Lord Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. My mind is busy and my heart is unsettled, and I want the peace You promised, not the kind the world gives.
Keep me in perfect peace as I fix my mind on You. Let Your peace rule in my heart and guard my thoughts. Help me bring every worry to You in prayer, with thanksgiving.
Tonight, let me lie down in peace and sleep, because You alone make me dwell in safety. Make me a peacemaker at home and wherever You send me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
What the Bible says about peace
What is the peace of God?
Philippians 4:7 describes “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,” guarding our hearts and minds in Christ. It is a settled calm that God gives in the middle of trouble, not after it. Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation” and still offered peace in Him (John 16:33).
What is the difference between peace with God and the peace of God?
Peace with God is a restored relationship: “being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:1). The peace of God is the inner calm that grows out of that relationship as we trust Him day by day.
What is the priestly blessing in Numbers 6?
Numbers 6:24-26 is the blessing God gave Aaron to speak over Israel: “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee… and give thee peace.” Many churches still close services with it, and it makes a beautiful prayer over family and friends.
How do I find peace when I am anxious?
Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to the one whose mind is stayed on God, and Philippians 4:6-9 pairs prayer with thinking on what is true and lovely. See also our page of Bible verses for anxiety and fear.
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Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain).