John 14:27

“For He said to His disciples, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you;” and as He knew that it would be men of the world, and not men of God, who would wage war against us, he added, “Not as the world giveth peace, do I give peace unto you.”” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Nay, the Lord Himself says to the fearful,—“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid,” and, “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” and, “Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid,” and again, “Be of good cheer: I have overcome the world.”” — editor's note: S. John xiv. 27

“…could not be set over men of advanced age; and a good master who was bound to remove every occasion of strife among his disciples, and who had said to them, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you,” and,“He that is the greater among you, let him be the least of all,” would not be thought to afford cause…” — editor's note: S. John xiv. 27.

“Therefore I renew the prayer which I made a year ago in a previous letter, that the Lord’s legacy of peace may be indeed ours, and that my desires and your feelings may find favor in His sight.” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Your letter shews you to possess that heritage of the Lord of which when going to the Father he said to the apostles, “peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you,” and to own the happiness described in the words, “blessed are the peace-makers.”” — editor's note: Joh. xiv. 27.

“(John 14:27.)” — the author cites it

“…which have been committed contrary to the Canon, and to secure the peace of the Churches; so that the peace of our Lord which has been given to us may remain, and the Churches may not be divided, nor you incur the charge of being authors of schism.” — editor's note: Joh. xiv. 27.

“Observing diligently, most dear brother, how great is the virtue of peace from the Lord’s voice, which says, My peace I give unto you (Joh. xiv. 27), it becomes us so to abide in the love thereof as in no wise to give place to discord.” — the author cites it

“Whence also the Truth speaking in person, when He would distinguish earthly from supernal peace, and provoke His disciples from that which now is to that which is to come, said, Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you (Joh. xiv. 27).” — the author cites it

“If Macarius, if Cæcilianus, offend you, what hath Christ done to you, who said, “My peace I give unto you, My peace I leave with you;” which ye with your abominable dissensions have violated?” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

““My peace,” saith He, “I leave with you:” and it was done.” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“And the same Lord will bless His people, affording them peace in Himself; for, saith He, “My peace I give unto you, My peace I leave with you.”” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Therefore Christ also saith, “My peace I give unto you.” ( John xiv. 27.)” — the author cites it

“Ver.” — the author cites it

“That is, “Be not troubled”; at the same time reminding them of the word which He spake to them before the Crucifixion, “My peace I leave unto you” ( c. xiv. 27 ); and again, “In me ye have peace, but” “in the world ye shall have tribulation.” ( c. xvi. 33.)” — the author cites it

“This peace Christ also declared to be great, when He said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Whence, then, can a Jew have a kiss, seeing he has not known peace, nor received peace from Christ when He said: “My peace I give you, My peace I leave you.”” — editor's note: S. John xiv. 27.

“Among His divine commands and salutary teachings, the Lord, when He was now very near to His passion, added this one, saying, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Of this same thing according to John: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“Hezekiah said:—Peace and truth shall be in my days; and Jesus said to His disciples:—My peace I leave with you.” — editor's note: John xiv. 27.

“…His disciples before the day of His passion which He had of His own free-will fore-ordained, saying, “My peace I give unto you, My peace I leave for you;” and lest under the general term the character of His peace should escape notice, He added, “not as the world give I unto you.”” — editor's note: S. John xiv. 27.

“To these He sends His own peace.” — editor's note: Comp. John xiv. 27.

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After saying, Peace I leave with you, which was like taking farewell, He consoles them: Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid: the two feelings of love and fear were now the uppermost in them.

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Cited together in Epistles, Books IX–XIV XIII.17.

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 12:49–53 (3) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Letters Letter 13.

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Cited together in Defence Against the Arians I.2.

Cited together in Letters Letter 13.

Cited together in Defence Against the Arians I.2.

Cited together in Letters Letter 13.

Cited together in Against Celsus VIII.14.

Cited together in Against Celsus VIII.14.

Cited together in Letters Letter 13.

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Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 14:22–27 (8) (Catena Aurea) and 1 other place.

Cited together in Defence Against the Arians I.2.

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 12:49–53 (3) (Catena Aurea).

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John 14:27 takes up the words of Leviticus 14:34 (8 words in common).

John 14:27 takes up the words of Leviticus 23:10 (8 words in common).

John 14:27 takes up the words of Numbers 15:2 (8 words in common).