John 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.
Cross-references
John 14:1 gives the same command to not be troubled, with faith as the basis—directly reinforcing the peace promised in verse 27.
In John 14:18, Jesus promises not to leave them as orphans, reinforcing that His peace comes through His abiding presence.
In John 16:33, Jesus reiterates his peace promise, linking it to overcoming the world — reinforcing the assurance against tribulation.
In John 20:19, the risen Jesus appears and greets with 'Peace be with you,' directly fulfilling the peace he promised before his death.
In John 20:21, Jesus repeats the peace greeting and adds the commission — showing the peace is for sending, not just comfort.
In John 20:26, Jesus again says 'Peace be with you' eight days later — emphasizing the repeated fulfillment of his promise to troubled disciples.
John 16:6 shows their hearts filled with sorrow despite Jesus' peace — a direct contrast to the peace He offers.
In John 16:22, Jesus promises joy after sorrow — complementing His gift of peace now with future rejoicing.
Romans 15:13 expands the peace Jesus gives — it comes through believing and by the Holy Spirit, filling believers with joy and hope.
Luke 2:14 angels proclaim peace on earth at Jesus’ birth—the same peace He now gives to His disciples.
Luke 1:79 prophesies guiding feet into the way of peace—the peace Jesus now gives fulfills that promise.
Romans 5:1 grounds the peace Jesus gives in justification — peace with God through Christ, the foundation for the peace that calms troubled hearts.
Romans 8:6 identifies the peace Jesus gives as the fruit of setting the mind on the Spirit — the same peace that overcomes fear.
2 Corinthians 5:18-21 explains the reconciliation that makes Jesus' peace possible — God reconciling the world through Christ.
Galatians 5:22 identifies peace as a fruit of the Spirit — the same peace Jesus gives is cultivated by the Spirit in believers.
In Ephesians 2:14-17, Christ Himself is described as our peace, breaking down divisions — directly showing the person and work behind the peace Jesus gives here.
Psalm 28:3 describes those who speak peace falsely—contrasting with Jesus' gift of genuine, not deceptive, peace.
In Hebrews 13:20, the God of peace is mentioned in a benediction — reinforcing the divine source of peace that Jesus gives here.
In 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Paul prays the Lord of peace gives peace at all times — a direct echo of Jesus' promise of peace here.
In Isaiah 9:6, the Messiah is called 'Prince of Peace' — the one who brings the peace Jesus now gives to his disciples.
In Colossians 3:15, the peace of Christ is to rule in hearts — a direct application of the peace Jesus gives here to govern believers' lives.
In Philippians 4:7, the peace of God surpasses understanding and guards hearts — echoing Jesus' gift of peace that calms troubled hearts.
Isaiah 41:10 directly commands 'Fear not, be not dismayed' with God's presence—a strong parallel to Jesus' peace that removes fear.
Daniel 10:19 declares 'fear not, peace be with you'—a direct thematic parallel to Jesus' gift of peace and command not to fear.
Micah 5:5 prophesies the Messiah 'shall be their peace'—fulfilled in Jesus giving His peace in John 14:27.
In Psalm 85:8, God speaks peace to his people — a strong OT anticipation of the peace Jesus personally gives.
Luke 24:36 records Jesus' post-resurrection greeting 'Peace to you'—directly echoing the peace He promised in John 14:27.
Isaiah 51:12 has God comforting and asking why fear man—directly paralleling Jesus' command not to be troubled or afraid.
In Judges 6:23, the LORD says 'Peace be to you; do not fear' — almost identical to Jesus' peace and command not to be afraid.
In Acts 18:9, Jesus tells Paul 'do not be afraid', directly echoing the peace and fearlessness promised in John 14:27.
In Colossians 1:20, Christ makes peace through His cross — connecting to the peace Jesus leaves, but focused on cosmic reconciliation rather than personal gift.
Romans 5:10 shows the cost of the peace Jesus gives — reconciliation through Christ's death, making his peace possible.
In Revelation 21:8, the cowardly are condemned — contrasting the peace Jesus gives that overcomes fear in John 14:27.
In 1 Peter 3:14, the same command 'do not be troubled' is applied to suffering for righteousness, linking Christ's peace to endurance under persecution.
In Revelation 2:10, Jesus commands 'do not fear' suffering, matching the 'neither let them be afraid' in John 14:27.
In Leviticus 26:6, God promises peace and that 'none shall make you afraid' — paralleling Jesus' gift of peace that removes fear.
In Job 34:29, God's gift of quietness makes trouble impossible—echoing the divine peace Jesus promises that the world cannot disturb.
Ezekiel 37:26 promises a covenant of peace—connecting to the peace Jesus leaves as its fulfillment.
Isaiah 12:2 says 'I will trust and not be afraid' because God is salvation—the same basis for the peace Jesus leaves.
Isaiah 57:19 declares 'peace, peace to the far and near'—the same divine peace Jesus personally gives.
Luke 10:5 instructs disciples to pronounce peace on a house—the peace they offer is the same Jesus gives here.
Isaiah 26:3 speaks of peace from God for those who trust Him — the same divine peace Jesus promises, distinct from worldly peace.
Isaiah 54:13 says those taught by the Lord have great peace—parallel to Jesus giving his peace to disciples.
In Genesis 43:23, Joseph's steward says 'Peace to you, do not be afraid' — a similar reassurance echoing Jesus' peace.
In Psalm 29:11, the Lord blesses his people with peace — an OT parallel to Jesus giving his peace as a divine gift.
In 2 Timothy 1:7, God gives a spirit not of fear but of power — reinforcing the divine gift that counters fear in John 14:27.
Proverbs 3:25 commands not to fear sudden terror—a direct parallel to Jesus' call not to let hearts be troubled.
2 Thessalonians 2:2 warns against being shaken or alarmed — similar to Jesus' command not to be troubled.
Isaiah 26:12 shows the Lord establishing peace—echoing the divine origin of the peace Jesus gives in John 14:27.
1 Corinthians 1:3 repeats the same apostolic blessing of grace and peace — echoing the source of the peace Jesus bestows here.
Jeremiah 1:8 says 'Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you'—the same assurance of presence that calms fear as in Jesus' peace.
Lamentations 3:17 laments being far from peace—contrasting with Jesus' peace that restores the troubled soul.
Romans 1:7 offers the same peace from God and Christ as a greeting, echoing the source of the peace Jesus personally gives here.
Matthew 10:26 tells disciples not to fear persecution—another teaching from Jesus that echoes the same command to let go of fear.
Matthew 24:6 warns not to be alarmed by wars—thematic parallel to not being troubled, but in an eschatological setting.
Mark 13:7 parallels Matthew 24:6, warning not to be alarmed—thematic connection to Jesus' peace command, but different context.
Isaiah 41:14 says 'Fear not, you worm Jacob'—God's help removes fear, paralleling the gift of peace Jesus promises.
Ezekiel 2:6 tells the prophet not to fear rebellious people—a parallel call to overcome fear through divine commission.