John
“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.”
John 14:27
John 14:27 (KJV) speaks to peace, anxiety, and God's peace promise — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
Matthew 6:34
Common questions
What does John 14:27 mean?
In the King James Version, John 14:27 reads: "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." The verse speaks to peace, anxiety, and God's peace promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 14 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 14:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is John 14:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to John 14:27?
Verses that sit beside John 14:27 include Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3, and John 14:1. Reading them alongside John 14:27 deepens the theme of peace.
How can I pray with John 14:27?
Read John 14:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.