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A Divine Legacy
Commentators explain that while "Peace" (Shalom) was a common farewell greeting, Jesus elevates it to a profound spiritual legacy. He isn't just wishing the disciples well; He is bequeathing to them His own personal, deep calm of spirit. This peace is a real, effective gift that comes from the one who has the power to create it.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:27
18th Century
Theologian
Peace I leave with you. This was a common form of benediction among the Jews (see Barnes on Matthew 10:13).
It is the invocation of…
AT Robertson
On John 14:27
My peace (ειρηνην την εμην). This is Christ's bequest to the disciples before he goes, the shalom of the orient for greetin…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:27
19th Century
Bishop
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.—The immediate context speaks of His departure from them ([Reference Joh…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:24–28
19th Century
Preacher
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings; and the word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. These things have I spok…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:27
The peace Jesus spoke of could not be exemption from conflict and trial. Jesus himself had been “troubled” by the impending Crucifixion (12:27). Th…
John Calvin
On John 14:27
16th Century
Theologian
Peace I leave with you. By the word peace, he means prosperity, which people are accustomed to wish for each other when they meet…
John Gill
On John 14:27
17th Century
Pastor
Peace I leave with you
Christ being about to die and leave his disciples, makes his last will and testament, and as …
Matthew Henry
On John 14:25–27
17th Century
Minister
If we would know these things for our good, we must pray for and depend on the teaching of the Holy Ghost; thus the words of Jesus will be brought …