John 14:27 cpdv — Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your h…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear. "

— John 14:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 14 — Context

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Whoever does not love me, does not keep not my words. And the word that you have heard is not of me, but it is of the Father who sent me.

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These things I have spoken to you, while abiding with you.

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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will suggest to you everything whatsoever that I have said to you.

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Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear.

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You have heard that I said to you: I am going away, and I am returning to you. If you loved me, certainly you would be gladdened, because I am going to the Father. For the Father is greater than I.

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And now I have told you this, before it happens, so that, when it will happen, you may believe.

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I will not now speak at length with you. For the prince of this world is coming, but he does not have anything in me.

John 14:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 14:27 say?
John 14:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear. ”
Where is John 14:27 in the Bible?
John 14:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 14, verse 27.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 14:27.
What translation should I read John 14:27 in?
John 14:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 14:27?
John 14:27 reads (CPDV): “Peace I leave for you; my Peace I give to you. Not in the way that the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and let it not fear. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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