Peace I Leave With You My Peace I Give You

The phrase "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you" is a well-known biblical quote from the Gospel of John in the New Testament, specifically found in John 14:27. In this verse, Jesus Christ is speaking to his disciples, offering them his peace as a gift and a legacy. The term "peace" here, often translated from the Greek word "eirēnē" (εἰρήνη), encompasses not merely the absence of conflict but a state of well-being, harmony, and spiritual tranquility. In Hebrew, this phrase can be translated as "שָׁלוֹם אֲנִי נוֹתֵן לָכֶם שָׁלוֹם אֲשֶׁר יְהוָה נָתַן לִי" (Shalom ani noten lachem shalom asher Adonai natan li). Other relevant translations include "La paix je vous laisse, ma paix je vous donne" in French, "Paz os dejo, mi paz os doy" in Spanish, and "Frieden hinterlasse ich euch, meinen Frieden gebe ich euch" in German. This statement is often interpreted as Jesus imparting a divine and enduring peace to his followers, distinct from the temporary peace the world might offer. It is a promise of spiritual comfort and assurance, emphasizing the unique nature of the peace that comes from faith in Christ.