What does John 14:27 mean?
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples at the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed. He had just told them he was going away, and they were confused and afraid. Instead of leaving them a possession, he leaves them his peace. It is "my peace," the same calm trust in the Father that Jesus himself had, even facing the cross. "Not as the world giveth" means this peace does not depend on circumstances, and the world cannot give it or take it away. Then comes a gentle command: "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." His presence makes that possible.
John 14:27 in the World English Bible
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
Context
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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.
28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
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What does John 14:27 mean?
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples at the Last Supper, on the night he was betrayed. He had just told them he was going away, and they were confused and afraid. Instead of leaving them a possession, he leaves them his peace. It is "my peace," the same calm trust in the Father that Jesus himself had, even facing the cross. "Not as the world giveth" means this peace does not depend on circumstances, and the world cannot give it or take it away. Then comes a gentle command: "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." His presence makes that possible.
What does John 14:27 say in the KJV?
John 14:27 (KJV) reads: “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.”