The peace Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble. It is his presence in the middle of it. Scripture invites anxious hearts to cast cares on God and rest in his care.

These Bible verses and saint quotes about peace can quiet your prayer. Sit with them when worry rises, and ask for the peace that surpasses understanding.

Verses & quotes: Bible Verses About Peace

Scripture selections come from the Catholic Bible editions used in Catholic Daily; saint quotes are from the Catholic tradition.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Matthew 6:34

Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Peter 5:6-7

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.

Isaiah 26:3

With firm purpose you maintain peace; in peace, because of our trust in you.

Isaiah 54:10

Though the mountains fall away and the hills be shaken, My love shall never fall away from you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the LORD, who has mercy on you.

St. Gianna Beretta Molla

In order to bring true peace back to my soul, the only way that there exists on the Earth is Confession, because Jesus awaits me with His immense heart.

St. Gerard Majella

Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?

St. Jeanne de Chantal

Hold your eyes on God and leave the doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.

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