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John 14
John 14
1Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.
2In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Commentary · verse 3
Jesus was referencing Marriage. In Revelation 21:2, the new Jerusalem was also referred to as the Bride of Christ. Jewish tradition relative to Marriage was the Jewish groom proposed to the bride and then went away to build their house. The groom was not allowed to come for his bride until his father inspected the house and gave his permission. No one knew when the father would give this permission, not even the groom. When the father gave permission, the groom came for his bride and a feast was declared. People were invited to feast while the bride and groom completed the Marriage Covenant. The best man stood outside the huppah and waited for the groom's call that the Covenant was completed. John 3:29 recorded that John the Baptist was/is Jesus' best man. The believers make up the Bride. Right now, Jesus has gone away to prepare the new Jerusalem so that one day He will come back (at the pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church) to receive us unto Himself.
Doctrines on this passage
4And whither I go, ye know the way.
5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; how know we the way?
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
4And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Commentary · verses 4-6
Triple Doctrine: Jesus is the (one and only) way (journey), the truth (creator), and the life (the ability to repair). The ultimate effect of these three statements is: no man gets to the Father except by Jesus.
- Jesus is the truth: the right WHAT with the right HOW/WHY. Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection was the right action (humility) done with the right HOW (without sin) and for the right WHY (love).
- Jesus is the life: the ability to repair. Repair requires creation, which can only be done with truth. We are sinners. We need Repair in order to spend eternity in fellowship with God.
- Jesus is the way: our journey taking direction from God can only be done because of Jesus being the truth and the life. No one can come to God the Father unless it is done by Jesus and what He had provided.
Doctrines on this passage
7If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
7If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Commentary · verse 7
Doctrine: The Disciples having seen Jesus could also state they had seen God. Jesus and the Father are both Right and Just in their Nature. If you know Jesus, you know the Father.
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8Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and dost thou not know me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; how sayest thou, Show us the Father?
10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.
8Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
9Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
10Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
Commentary · verses 8-10
Doctrine: The Holy Spirit of God dwelt in Jesus and did the works through Jesus.
11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.
11Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.
12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
Commentary · verses 11-12
Doctrine: Those who believe in Jesus will do the works Jesus did, and greater works, because Jesus went unto the Father. Some have interpreted this passage as "we will do greater works than Jesus because there are (quantitatively) more of us than there was of Jesus." Actually, Jesus said we would do (qualitatively) greater works than Jesus because Jesus went away, and the Holy Spirit would dwell in us.
Notice, the emphasis was on works and why we would be able to do this. Works are initiated by us and result in Reward, not Salvation. We will never do greater Salvation acts than Jesus. However, we will be able to do actions that result in Reward that (individually) will be greater than the specific acts Jesus did because the Holy Spirit will do them through us, and we have the benefit of knowing what Jesus did and with the ability to interact with a greater number of people, we will have even greater opportunities.
Doctrines on this passage
13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14If ye shall ask anything in my name, that will I do.
13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Commentary · verses 13-14
Doctrine: Jesus would still be a part of the greater works we initiate, which was another reason why we can do even greater works.
15If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.
15If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Commentary · verse 15
Doctrine: Loving Jesus is proven by obeying (actions) His commands.
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16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Commentary · verse 16
Doctrine: We got the Holy Spirit because Jesus prayed to the Father. The Holy Spirit will be with believers forever. It was at this point the Disciples found out that the Disciples would get a new Teacher in Jesus' place.
17even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.
17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Commentary · verse 17
Doctrine: The Holy Spirit would abide with and in believers. The Comforter was called the Spirit of Truth. This was the same Spirit of God that abode in Jesus! Jesus did works by the Holy Spirit. We would do greater works because we would do works by the Holy Spirit and in Jesus' Name.
18I will not leave you desolate: I come unto you.
18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
Commentary · verse 18
Jesus directly stated He would not abandon His students.
19Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
Commentary · verses 19-20
Jesus indirectly stated that we would be in the Father like Jesus because we would be in Jesus and Jesus would be in us. The result would be that we would know Jesus is in the Father.
21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him.
21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Commentary · verse 21
Doctrine: God would love those who keep Jesus' commandments and Jesus would make Himself apparent to that person.
22Judas (not Iscariot) saith unto him, Lord, what is come to pass that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
Commentary · verse 22
Judas (not Iscariot) specifically asked Jesus what event would cause Jesus to only be apparent to, and realized by, believers and not the world.
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
24He that loveth me not keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s who sent me.
25These things have I spoken unto you, while yet abiding with you.
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.
25These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
Commentary · verses 23-25
Jesus stated this first part of His answer was something He had already stated: Jesus and God the Father would live within people who love Jesus and keep Jesus' Word. People who did not keep Jesus' Word were rejecting God the Father. Jesus had contrasted the two groups. Next, He could disclose the event...
Doctrines on this passage
26But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Commentary · verse 26
Doctrine: The Holy Spirit being given by God would be the event that would allow Jesus to be manifested to believers and not be manifested to the world. The Comforter ("Holy Spirit") would teach believers all things and would bring into believers' memories the Words of Jesus.
27Peace 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.
27Peace 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 afraid.
Commentary · verse 27
Doctrine: Believers have the ability to possess Jesus' peace, which is different than what the world offers.
28Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I.
28Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
Commentary · verse 28
If the Disciples were focused on the long term benefit of Jesus leaving them, they would have rejoiced. They were going to have God living within themselves through the Holy Spirit instead of having God live with them through Jesus.
29And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe.
29And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
Commentary · verse 29
Jesus concluded His answer by giving His reason for answering: so that when the Holy Spirit was given the Disciples would believe.
30I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me; 31but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
30Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
31But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
Commentary · verses 30-31
The "prince of the world" was Satan. Remember, at this time Satan was in Judas and was unable to hear Jesus' words because Judas left the room. Jesus stated that Satan was making his moves and He and the Disciples needed to get up and begin to leave.
Doctrine: Jesus went to prepare a place for believers. The only other time God's House was mentioned in the New Testament was by John in Revelation 21:3. God's House/Temple is the new Jerusalem. This is a city that will be 1500 miles square at its base and 1500 miles high. It is made up of rooms/mansions that are occupied by believers. In order to occupy all of this volume with believers, the rooms/mansions would have to be huge. Jesus stated He was preparing a place for us in God's House.