Bible Verses About Peace
Biblical peace — shalom — is wholeness, not just the absence of conflict. It is the gift Jesus leaves with his disciples on the night before he dies.
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"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you."
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts."
"You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace."
Frequently asked questions
- Philippians 4:6-7 and John 14:27 are the two most read. 'Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you' — Jesus's peace is a gift, not a feeling you have to manufacture.
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