John · Chapter 14 · Peace

John 14:27 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Peace that does not depend on circumstance.

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Read in chapter context · John 14

About John 14:27

Jesus said this on the night before his death, to disciples about to lose him. The peace he gives is not the absence of trouble — they were about to walk into the most disturbing weekend of their lives. It is a peace given inside the trouble. The careful phrase not as the world gives matters: the world's peace is conditional on circumstance; Christ's peace is independent of it. The closing imperative — don't let your heart be troubled — is gentle but real. It assumes you have some say over how much your heart is troubled, and points you toward the gift that makes that choice possible.

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful."

KJV · King James Version

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses unto, afraid, while the WEB renders these as don't, fearful. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

John 14:27 in John 14

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is John 14:27 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of John 14. Read the full chapter →

v.25 I have said these things to you, while still living with you.
v.26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
v.27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
v.28 You heard how I told you, ‘I go away, and I come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I said ‘I am going to my Father;’ for the Father is greater than I.
v.29 Now I have told you before it happens so that, when it happens, you may believe.

Book background

About the Book of John

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: John the apostle, son of Zebedee
Date written: c. 85–95 AD
Audience: A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges
Chapters: 21

John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). It contains the most famous verse in the Bible (3:16), the High Priestly Prayer (17), and the most explicit declarations of Jesus' deity.

Setting: The latest Gospel; written so that readers "may believe" (20:31).

Key themes: life · light · belief · love · glory

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise John 14:27

John 14:27 contains 31 words in 6 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Peace I leave with you

PILWY
2

My peace I give to you

MPIGTY
3

not as the world gives

NATWG
4

give I to you

GITY
5

Don't let your heart be troubled

DLYHBT
6

neither let it be fearful.

NLIBF

Frequently asked

FAQ about John 14:27

What does John 14:27 say?

John 14:27 reads: "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful." — from the New Testament, John (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is John 14:27 in?

John 14:27 is in the book of John, traditionally attributed to John the apostle, son of Zebedee and written around c. 85–95 AD. John is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to A mixed audience facing both Jewish and proto-gnostic challenges. Best known for John 3:16 and the "I am" statements.

What is John 14:27 about?

John 14:27 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace, with related themes including Anxiety. Within John, John's Gospel is structured around seven "signs" (miracles) and seven "I am" statements, framing Jesus as God incarnate — "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (1:14). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between John 14:27 in WEB and KJV?

John 14:27 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is John 14:27?

John 14:27 is 31 words in the WEB translation (147 characters), broken into 6 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 9 seconds.

How can I memorise John 14:27?

To memorise John 14:27, split it into its 6 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does John 14:27 matter in John?

How can I apply John 14:27 today?

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