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Bible verse
John 14:27
“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.”
What it means
As he prepares to leave, Jesus wills his followers a parting gift greater than any inheritance: his own peace. The world hands out a fragile calm that depends on things going well, but his peace holds even in storms because it flows from his finished work and unbroken presence. He tells troubled, fearful hearts to be still. This is not denial of trouble but the deep rest of belonging to the One who has overcome the world and will not leave us orphaned.
John 14:27 at a glance
| Reference | John 14:27 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 14 |
| Topic | peace |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Philippians 4:7
- John 16:33
- Isaiah 41:10
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
- Colossians 3:15
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Romans 15:13
- Numbers 6:26
- Romans 8:6
- Galatians 5:22
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 14:27?
It is in John, in John 14. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 14:27?
Readers most often set it beside Philippians 4:7, John 16:33, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 14:27?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about John 14:27 is hidden from you. We bring you John 14:27, peace. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of John 14 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 14:27 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
