John 14:27

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

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus speaks to his disciples in the Upper Room, between announcing the Holy Spirit's coming (v. 26) and his own departure (v. 28), the night before his arrest.

The words — Two distinct verbs carry the verse: ἀφίημι (aphiēmi, "I leave") and δίδωμι (didōmi, "I give"), separating what is deposited for their use in his absence from what is personally bestowed. The second εἰρήνην is qualified by τὴν ἐμήν ("My peace"), marking it as categorically different from the world's.

The thread — Philippians 4:7 describes the same peace as a guard over hearts and minds; John 16:33 restates the contrast between peace in Jesus and tribulation in the world; Isaiah 41:10 pairs the "do not fear" command with divine presence.

Why it lands — The verse pairs a gift with a command: peace is given, but the reader is told to stop being troubled and stop being afraid. It asks the reader to accept a peace that does not depend on circumstances and to refuse fear as a legitimate response to coming hardship.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Numbers 6:26 may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
Romans 8:6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,