John 14:27 meaning and explanation

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 14:27, Berean Standard Bible

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At the Last Supper, with his arrest near, Jesus speaks to frightened disciples. He offers peace not as a farewell wish but as a gift, using the Greek word eirene, which echoes the Hebrew shalom, meaning wholeness and well being rather than mere calm.

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