John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus distinguishes His peace from the world's by emphasizing its origin and nature. While earthly peace might be a fleeting feeling or a superficial absence of conflict, His peace is a profound inner stillness born from reconciliation with God, a gift He actively imparts through His redemptive work. This internal peace, therefore, empowers believers to remain unbothered by external turmoil or the fear of suffering.
Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the hours before his crucifixion. He has been explaining his departure and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them. In this moment, He offers them His own peace, a divine tranquility distinct from anything the world can offer, as a final reassurance against the turmoil they will face.
Jesus offers a unique kind of peace, one that the world can't manufacture or even comprehend. What makes His peace so different?
In John 14:27, Jesus distinguishes His peace from the world's. The world offers peace through external circumstances – wealth, comfort, lack of conflict. But this peace is fragile, dependent on what's happening around us.
The World's Peace:
Christ's Peace:
Jesus leaves His peace as a legacy, a gift that calms the inner turmoil caused by His impending departure and the challenges ahead.
As Jesus prepares to leave His disciples, He bestows a final, precious gift. What is this legacy, and why is it so significant?
Jesus uses powerful language here: 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.' This isn't just a casual farewell; it's a deliberate bequeathing of His own profound peace.
The Act of Giving:
Understand the original words
eirēnē · Greek Noun
A state of well-being, wholeness, and reconciliation with God; it is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of divine harmony.
kardia · Greek Noun
The seat of the emotions, intellect, will, and conscience; the core of a person’s moral and spiritual life.
tarassō · Greek Verb
A state of being agitated, anxious, or inwardly disturbed; biblically, it is often contrasted with trust in God.
deiliaō · Greek Verb
A sense of dread or terror, which the Bible often commands believers to avoid by placing their faith and fear in God rather than human circumstances.
Jesus' words about peace are spoken in the immediate context of his own imminent suffering and death, a stark contrast to the world's understanding of peace. This highlights that His peace is not the absence of trouble, but a deep inner stillness rooted in His victory and the promised presence of the Holy Spirit.
c. AD 30— this verse
Jesus' Final Passover and Farewell Discourses
In the upper room during Jesus' last meal with his disciples, he offers profound teachings and reassurances before his impending arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection.
c. AD 30
Jesus' Arrest and Crucifixion
Jesus is betrayed, arrested, tried, and crucified in Jerusalem, a traumatic event that deeply shook his followers' faith and understanding.
c. AD 30
Jesus' Resurrection and Appearances
After his death, Jesus is resurrected and appears to his disciples over a period of 40 days, confirming his victory over death and reinforcing his teachings.
c. AD 33
The Coming of the Holy Spirit
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples as Jesus promised, empowering them to boldly proclaim the Gospel and administer His peace.
This passage speaks of the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, directly paralleling Jesus' promise to give His unique peace, which is distinct from worldly peace.
Romans 5:1This verse highlights that through faith in Jesus, we have peace with God, underscoring the reconciliation and restored relationship that is a core aspect of Christ's peace.
Isaiah 57:20-21This Old Testament passage contrasts the restless, troubled state of the wicked with God's promise of peace for those who turn to Him, setting the stage for Jesus' distinction between His peace and the world's.
John 16:33Jesus reiterates His promise of peace here, acknowledging that the world will bring tribulation but assuring His followers that in Him they can have peace, directly connecting to His farewell words in John 14.
Colossians 3:15This verse encourages believers to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, showing how the peace Jesus imparts is meant to be an active, governing force in the life of a follower.
barnesJohn 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."
Peace I leave with you - This was a common form of benediction among the Jews. See the notes at Matthew 10:13 . It is the invocation of the blessings of peace and happiness. In this place it was, however, much more than a mere form or an empty wish. It came from Him who had power to make peace and to confer it on all, Ephesians 2:15…
vincentJohn 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."
Peace"These are last words, as of one who is about to go away and says 'good-night' or gives his blessing" (Luther). Peace! was the ordinary oriental greeting at parting. Compare John 20:21.My peace IgiveCompare 1 John 3:1. "It is of his own that one gives" (Godet).Let it be afraid (δειλιάτω)Only here in the New Testament. Properly…
Jesus distinguishes His peace from the world's by emphasizing its origin and nature. While earthly peace might be a fleeting feeling or a superficial absence of conflict, His peace is a profound inner stillness born from reconciliation with God, a gift He actively imparts through His redemptive work. This internal peace, therefore, empowers believers to remain unbothered by external turmoil or the fear of suffering.
Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the hours before his crucifixion. He has been explaining his departure and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them. In this moment, He offers them His own peace, a divine tranquility distinct from anything the world can offer, as a final reassurance against the turmoil they will face.
Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the hours before his crucifixion. He has been explaining his departure and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them. In this moment, He offers them His own peace, a divine tranquility distinct from anything the world can offer, as a final reassurance against the turmoil they will face.
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This peace is a direct result of Christ's finished work, His reconciliation of humanity to God. It's a peace that comes from knowing we are right with God through Him, a peace that silences the inner conflict and fear.
Jesus directly addresses the disciples' fear and anxiety. What is His remedy for a troubled and afraid heart?
The latter part of the verse is a direct command and reassurance: 'Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.' Jesus knows the turmoil His departure will cause.
Understanding the Command:
Jesus offers His peace as the direct antidote. When we receive His peace, it stills the inner storm and dissipates the paralyzing fear. It enables us to face difficulties not with dread, but with a settled confidence rooted in His presence and His promises, even when we can't see the way forward.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." — Jesus distinguishes His peace from the world's by emphasizing its origin and nature. While earthly peace might be a fleeting feeling or a superficial absence of conflict, His peace is a profound inne…
