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Bible Verses for Peace & Calm

King James Version (KJV)

In a chaotic, noisy world, the peace that the Bible describes can seem out of reach. But the peace God offers is not the absence of problems — it is a deep, settled calm in the midst of them. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you" (John 14:27).

These Bible verses for peace speak to the soul that is restless, the mind that won't stop racing, and the heart that longs for stillness. They are an invitation into a quiet trust that transcends circumstances.

1 Corinthians 13:7
1140 votes

“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”

Philippians 4:6
1104 votes

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Philippians 4:7
740 votes

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Romans 8:28
709 votes

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.”

1 Peter 5:7
682 votes

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

Matthew 5:28
627 votes

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.›”

Matthew 5:16
535 votes

“‹Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.›”

John 14:27
508 votes

“‹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.›”

Romans 12:18
495 votes

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

John 16:33
442 votes

“‹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.›”

Matthew 5:32
415 votes

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.›”

Matthew 5:44
375 votes

“‹But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;›”

Matthew 5:22
363 votes

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.›”

Romans 15:13
348 votes

“¶ Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Matthew 5:14
343 votes

“‹Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.›”

Matthew 5:37
332 votes

“‹But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.›”

Matthew 5:15
328 votes

“‹Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.›”

Romans 14:17
327 votes

“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 14:19
319 votes

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”

Matthew 5:39
307 votes

“‹But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.›”

Matthew 5:4
300 votes

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.›”

Matthew 5:38
291 votes

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:›”

Matthew 5:48
286 votes

“‹Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.›”

Matthew 5:9
275 votes

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.›”

Matthew 5:36
274 votes

“‹Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.›”

Matthew 5:45
260 votes

“‹That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.›”

Ephesians 4:3
259 votes

“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Matthew 5:43
245 votes

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.›”

Matthew 5:34
225 votes

“‹But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:›”

Matthew 5:35
225 votes

“‹Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.›”

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