Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 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 fearful." — John 14:27 (ASV)

The peace Jesus spoke of could not be exemption from conflict and trial. Jesus himself had been “troubled” by the impending Crucifixion (12:27). The peace he spoke of here is the calmness of confidence in God. Jesus had this peace because he was sure of the Father’s love and approval. He could therefore move forward to meet the crisis without fear or hesitation. The world can give only false peace, which mostly comes from the ignorance of peril or selfreliance. With his promise of peace, he repeated the words of comfort he had spoken in reply to Peter’s earlier question (cf. v.1). The disciples must have continued to show their dismay as they contemplated Jesus’ departure.