20 Bible Verses About Peace (KJV)
The Hebrew word behind these verses is shalom — not merely the absence of trouble but wholeness, welfare, nothing missing and nothing broken. These twenty verses trace peace from its source in God to the peacemakers who carry it.
“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.”John 14:27 (KJV)
“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.”John 16:33 (KJV)
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
“The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”Numbers 6:26 (KJV)
“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”Psalms 29:11 (KJV)
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”Psalms 34:14 (KJV)
“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.”Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Romans 5:1 (KJV)
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Romans 12:18 (KJV)
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Colossians 3:15 (KJV)
“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.”2 Thessalonians 3:16 (KJV)
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”Psalms 4:8 (KJV)
“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”Isaiah 32:17 (KJV)
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.”James 3:18 (KJV)
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”Psalms 119:165 (KJV)
“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.”Isaiah 54:10 (KJV)
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”Romans 8:6 (KJV)
“When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”Proverbs 16:7 (KJV)
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