John 14:27

The Gift of His Peace

25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.

26 But ^athe Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will ^bsend in My name, ^cHe will teach you all things, and bring to your ^dremembrance all things that I said to you.

27 ^aPeace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

28 You have heard Me ^asay to you, ‘I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice because¹ I said, ^b‘I am going to the Father,’ for ^cMy Father is greater than I.

29 “And ^anow I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe.

30 I will no longer talk much with you, ^afor the ruler of this world is coming, and he has ^bnothing in Me.

31 But that the world may know that I love the Father, and ^aas the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go from here.

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What Does John 14:27 Mean?

His use of heart shows the peace involved while in this world is a state of mind, allowing one not to be troubled or afraid. This peace is deep and spiritual, unaffected by the world, and remains as a constant condition within the covenant relationship. Jesus clarifies it as His peace, which is divine and transcendent, backed by God's sovereign power, providing security even amid tribulation. Trust in the redemptive plan, striving for character, and obedience enable this peace to reign, making righteous living possible and reapplied through repentance.

John 14:27

His use of "heart" reveals that the peace in which He is involved while we are in this world is a state of mind. John 16:33 confirms this: "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

John W. Ritenbaugh
The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

John 14:27

God's peace is a deep, spiritual peace unaffected by the world (Romans 8:6-9). We can have this peace, if we truly trust in God's redemptive plan for mankind, are striving to produce His character and are obedient to His Word.

Martin G. Collins
Peace

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