John 14:27

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“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.”

What this verse means

Jesus leaves his followers peace—but not the fragile peace the world offers. His peace is a settled calm rooted in his presence, so their hearts need not be troubled or afraid.

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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 fearful.”

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“`Peace I leave to you; my peace I give to you, not according as the world doth give do I give to you; let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 14:27 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 6:26may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
  2. 2 Chronicles 20:30Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.
  3. Job 34:29But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,
  4. Psalms 11:1In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
  5. Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
  6. Psalms 28:3Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.
  7. Psalms 29:11The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.
  8. Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
  9. Psalms 56:11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
  10. Psalms 72:2May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.
  11. Psalms 72:7May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
  12. Psalms 85:10Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
  13. Psalms 91:5You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
  14. Psalms 112:7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
  15. Proverbs 3:25Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
  16. Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  17. Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
  18. Isaiah 32:15until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.
  19. Isaiah 41:10Do 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 right hand of righteousness.
  20. Isaiah 41:14Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
  21. Isaiah 54:7“For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back.
  22. Isaiah 54:13Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
  23. Isaiah 55:12You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
  24. Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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