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Bible verses about peace
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The biblical vocabulary of peace is broader than calm feelings. The Hebrew word usually translated "peace" carries a sense of wholeness and things being as they should be, and a great many of its uses are about relationships between people rather than a state of mind.
Both senses are here. Passages about settled inward peace sit alongside passages about making peace with others, and the context notes distinguish them.
If you are looking specifically for something to steady you right now, the anxiety and comfort pages may be the better starting point.
11 passages
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Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
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.
You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
24‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. 25The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. 26The LORD lift up his face towards you, and give you peace.’
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible British Edition, which is in the public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.