Bible Verses About Peace (KJV)
The most-searched King James Version verses about peace are below, followed by a guided study organized by theme — peace with God through Christ, the peace of God in anxious moments, peace when trouble surrounds you, peace with others, and the lasting peace of the Prince of Peace — with brief context for every verse. Each reference links to its full chapter. Looking for a specific word or phrase? Search all three translations, or browse every subject on the Topics index.
Top Bible Verses About Peace (KJV)
- 1.
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 - 2.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 - 3.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Philippians 4:6 - 4.
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3 - 5.
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 - 6.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Romans 5:1 - 7.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psalms 4:8 - 8.
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 - 9.
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:26 - 10.
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 - 11.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9 - 12.
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 29:11
A Guided Study of Peace in Scripture
Scripture treats peace in two registers at once. First, it is a settled status — a war ended, a relationship restored, enmity replaced by reconciliation. Second, it is an inward experience — a guarded heart, a steadied mind, an unhurried soul. The verses below move from the deepest layer (peace with God) outward to the most visible (peace with others), and finally upward to the King whose reign secures peace forever.
Peace with God through Christ
Before peace can be felt, it must be established. The New Testament frames peace first as a verdict — the war between sinner and God ended at the cross — and only then as a feeling.
The Peace of God in Anxious Moments
Paul's famous antidote to anxiety in Philippians 4 is not denial but redirection — turning worry into prayer, and trusting that God's peace will stand sentry over the heart and mind.
Peace When Trouble Surrounds You
Scripture never promises a life without trouble; it promises peace inside it. These verses set the believer's inner calm against an outer storm and locate the source of that calm in God himself.
Pursuing Peace with Others
Inner peace overflows into how we treat one another. The Bible calls peacemakers blessed and treats peace as something to be actively pursued, not passively hoped for.
The Prince of Peace and the Hope of Lasting Peace
From the priestly blessing in Numbers to Isaiah's promise of a coming King, Scripture points beyond any present calm to a final peace secured by Christ — the Prince of Peace.
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Notes that connect each passage to everyday life — ideal alongside the topical verses on this page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between peace with God and the peace of God?
Peace with God (Romans 5:1) is the objective status of reconciliation through justification by faith — the believer is no longer at enmity with God. The peace of God (Philippians 4:7) is the subjective experience of that reconciliation: a calm that guards the heart and mind. The first is settled at conversion; the second grows through prayer, trust, and walking with God.
Why does Jesus say He gives a peace 'not as the world giveth' (John 14:27)?
The world's peace tends to depend on favorable circumstances — quiet conditions, resolved conflicts, comfortable security. Jesus's peace is unhooked from those things. It is rooted in His finished work, His presence by the Spirit, and the believer's union with Him, which is why Paul can speak of it as a peace 'which passeth all understanding' even in prison (Philippians 4:7).
How can I find peace when I'm overwhelmed by anxiety?
Philippians 4:6-7 gives a four-part path: refuse to be anxious, bring everything to God in prayer, do it with thanksgiving, and trust His peace to guard your heart and mind. Isaiah 26:3 adds that the mind 'stayed' on God — fixed and held — is kept in perfect peace. The practical move is redirecting attention: from the storm to the One who speaks to storms.
What does the Bible mean by 'Prince of Peace'?
Isaiah 9:6 calls the promised Messiah 'Prince of Peace,' a king whose reign brings lasting peace not just between nations but between God and humanity. Jesus fulfills this by making peace 'through the blood of his cross' (Colossians 1:20), so that the deepest division — between sinner and Holy God — is closed. All other peace in the Bible flows from this one.