What scripture says
Bible verses about peace
The peace the Bible promises is more than quiet circumstances: it is the peace of God, which passes all understanding, given by Christ in a way the world cannot give. These passages tell where that peace comes from and how to keep hold of it.
My peace I give unto you
John 14:27
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.
Read it in its chapter →The peace that passeth understanding
Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Read it in its chapter →Kept in perfect peace
Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Read it in its chapter →Peace with God
Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Read it in its chapter →Let the peace of God rule
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Read it in its chapter →The blessing: and give thee peace
Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
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Hymns to sing
- A Great and Mighty WonderGermanus of Constantinople (634–734)
- Abide, O Dearest JesusJoshua Stegmann (1588–1632)
- Built on the RockNikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783–1872)
- Come, God Creator, Holy GhostCharlemagne (742–814), Rhabanus Maurus (776–856), Gregory the Great (c. 540–604), Ambrose of Milan (340–397)
- Come, Ye DisconsolateThomas Moore (1779–1852), Thomas Hastings (1784–1872)
- Far, Far Away On Judea's PlainsJohn Menzies MacFarlane (1833–1892)