1.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
not. Greek. me. App-105 .
troubled . Compare John 11:33 (Himself); John 12:27 (My soul); John 18:21 (spirit). Here it is the heart. In all cases the whole being is meant. See also Luke 24:38 .
ye believe . There is no reason for translating the two verbs differently. Both are imperative. "Believe in God, and believe in Me".
believe . App-150 .
in . Greek. eis. God. App-98 .
2.
In 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.
In. Greek. en. App-104 .
My Father's . In John's Gospel the Lord uses this expression thirty-five times, though in a few instances the texts read "the" instead of "My". It is found fourteen times in these three chapters 14-16. It occurs seventeen times in Matthew, six times in Luke (three times in parables), but not once in Mark.
mansions = abiding places. Greek. more (from meno, a characteristic word in this Gospel). Occurs only here and in John 14:23 ,
if it were not so = if not. Greek. ei me. There is no verb. I would, &c. All the texts add "that" (hoti), and read "would I have told you that I go", &c.
3.
And 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.
if . App-118 .
I will come , &c. = again I am coming, and I will receive you.
unto . Greek. pros. App-104 .
that = in order that. Greek hires.
yemay be also = ye also may be.
4.
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
know . Greek. oida. App-132 . Most of the texts omit the second "ye know", and read, "whither, &c., ye know the way. "
5.
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Thomas. See App-94 and App-141 .
unto = to. Lord. App-98 . A.
not . Greek. ou. App-105 .
can , &c. The texts read, "know we".
6.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jesus . App-98 .
am. This affirmation used by our Lord at least twenty-five times in John. See John 4:26 ; John 6:20 ("It is I". Greek Ego eimi), 35, 41, 48, 51; John 8:12 , John 8:18 , John 8:23 , John 8:24 , John 8:28 , John 8:58 ; John 10:7 , John 10:9 , John 10:11 , John 10:14 ; John 11:25 ; John 13:19 ; John 15:1 , John 15:5 ; John 18:5 , John 18:6 , John 18:8 , John 18:37 .
way . Compare Acts 9:2 ; Acts 18:25 , Acts 18:26 ; Acts 19:9 , Acts 19:23 ; Acts 22:4 ; Acts 24:22 .
the truth = and the truth. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton to emphasize the Lord's statement.
truth. Greek aletheia. Compare App-175 . This word occurs twenty-five times in John, always in the lips of the Lord, save John 1:14 , John 1:17 and John 18:38 (Pilate). Only seven times in Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
life . App-170 ., a characteristic word in this Gospel, where it occurs thirty-six times. See first occurance (Matthew 7:14 ), "the way which leadeth unto life", and compare 1 John 5:11 , 1Jn 5:12 , 1 John 5:20 .
no man = no one. Greek. oudeis.
cometh. Compare John 6:44 .
the Father . See John 1:14 ,
but = if not. Greek ei me.
by = through. Greek dia. App-104 .John 14:1 .
7.
If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
If , &c. App-118 .
known . App-132 .
from henceforth = from (Greek. apo. App-104 . iv) now.
seen . App-133 . Compare 1 John 1:1 .
8.
Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.
Philip. See John 1:43-48 ; John 6:5 ; John 12:21 , John 12:22 , and App-141 .
9.
Jesus 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?
so long time . Philip, one of the first called. See John 1:43 .
with . Greek. meta. App-104 .
10.
Believest 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.
Believest . App-150 .
the words , &c. Supply the Ellipsis ( App-6 ) thus: "The words that I speak, I speak not of Myself, but the Father that dwelleth in Me speaketh them, and the works that I do, I do not of Myself, but the Father that dwelleth in Me doeth them".
words. Greek. rhema. See Mark 9:32 .
of = from, Greek. apo. App-104 .
dwelleth =
abideth . Greek. meno. See p. 1511.
the works . The texts read "His works".
11.
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
Believe Me that , &c. App-150 .
believe Me . App-150 .
for . . . sake = On account of. Greek. dia. App-104 .John 14:2 .
very works = works themselves.
12.
Verily, 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.
Verily, verily . The twenty-second occurance. See on John 1:51 .
the works , &c.: i.e. similar works, e.g. Acts 3:7 ; Acts 3:9 . as.
he do also = he also do.
greater . Not only more remarkable miracles (Acts 5:15 ; Acts 19:12 ) by the men who were endued with power from on high (pneuma hagion, App-101 .), but a more extended and successful ministry. The Lord rarely went beyond the borders of Palestine. He for-bade the twelve to go save to the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Matthew 10:5 , Matthew 10:6 ); after Pentecost they went "everywhere" (Acts 8:4 ), and Paul could say, "your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world" (Romans 1:8 ).
13.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
ask . App-134 . Compare Matthew 7:7 .
name . The word occurs first in Matthew 1:21 , associated with Jesus ( App-98 . X). Compare Mark 16:17 with Acts 3:6 , Acts 3:16 ; Acts 4:10 , &c.
glorified. See John 12:16 .
14.
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
15.
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
love . Greek. agapao. App-135 ., and see p. 1511. keep. Most of the texts read, "ye will keep".
16.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
pray . Greek. erotao. App-134 . Not aiteo as in John 14:18 . See 1 John 5:16 , where both words are used.
shall = will.
another . Greek. allos. App-124 .
Comforter . Greek. parakletos, rendered "Advocate" in 1 John 2:1 . Parakletos and the Latin Advocatus both mean one called to the side of another for help or counsel. The word is only found in John: here; John 14:26 ; John 15:26 ; John 16:7 and 1 John 2:1 . So we have one Paraclete (the Holy Spirit) as here, and another with the Father. The Rabbinical writings often refer to the Messiah under the title Menahem (= Comforter), and speak of His days as the days of consolation. Compare Luke 2:25 . See Dr. John Lightfoot's Works, vol. xii, p. 384.
abide . Greek. meno. Same as "dwelleth "in John 14:10 . See p. 1611.
for ever. Greek. eis ton aiona. App-151 .
17.
Even 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.
the Spirit of truth = the Spirit ( App-101 .) of the truth. The definite article in both cases.
world . Greek. kosmos. App-129 .
cannot = is not ( App-105 ) able to.
seeth . Greek. theoreo. App-133 .
with = beside. Greek. para. App-104 .
18.
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
comfortless = orphans. Greek. or phanos. Occurs only here and James 1:27 .
will come = am coming. As in John 14:3 .
to. Greek. pros. App-104 .
19.
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
a little while ; i.e. about thirty hours. From the moment the Lord was taken down from the cross and entombed, He disappeared from the eyes of the world. Acts 10:40 , Acts 10:41 .
no more . Greek. ouk eti.
shall live also = also shall live.
20.
At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
At = In. Greek. en. App-104 .
At that day . Referring primarily to the forty days after His resurrection, but this well-known Hebrew term describes the day of the Lord, in contra- distinction to this present day of man (1 Corinthians 4:3 margin) See Isaiah 2:11-17 and Revelation 1:10 .
I in you. Fulfilled primarily at Pentecost, but looking on to the time when He will be among (Greek. en. App-104 .) His people, as Jehovah-Shammah. See Ezekiel 43:7 ; Ezekiel 48:35 .Zephaniah 3:15-17 .
21.
He 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.
of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 .
manifest . Greek. emphanizo. App-106 .
22.
Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
Judas . App-141 . Brother or son of James (Luke 6:16 , Revised Version) Five others of this name. Judas Iscariot; Judas, the Lord's brother (Matthew 13:30 ); Judas of Galilee (Acts 5:37 ); Judas of Damascus (Acts 9:11 ); and Judas Barsabas (Acts 15:22 ). This is the only mention of this Judas. how is it . . . P = how comes it to pass?
wilt = art about to.
23.
Jesus 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.
answered , &c. See note on Deuteronomy 1:41 and App-122 .
a man = any one. Greek. tis . App-123 .
words = word (singular) Greek. logos: i.e. the commandments of verses: John 14:15 , John 14:21 .
abode. Same word as "mansions", in John 14:2 .
24.
He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
sayings = words. Greek. logos. Same as "word "in the next clause, and in John 14:23 . Compare John 8:51 , John 8:52 , John 8:55 , and see note on Mark 9:32 . Which sent Me. This expression (Greek. ho pempsas , App-174 .), Occurs twenty-four times, all in John. See John 4:34 ; John 5:23 , John 5:24 , John 5:30 , John 5:37 ; John 6:38 , John 6:39 , John 6:40 , John 6:44 ; John 7:16 , John 7:28 , John 7:33 ; John 8:16 , John 8:18 , John 8:26 , John 8:29 ; John 9:4 ; John 12:44 , John 12:45 , John 12:49 ; John 13:20 ; John 15:21 ; John 16:5 . In the third person, "that sent Him", twice, John 7:18 ; John 13:16 .
25.
These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
being yet present = abiding. Greek. mend. A characteristic word in John's Gospel. See p. 1511. Same word as "abide", John 14:16 , and "dwell", verses: John 14:10 , John 14:17 .
26.
But 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.
the Holy Ghost = the Spirit, the Holy. Greek. to Pneuma to Hagion. The only place in John where the two articles are found. Elsewhere Matthew 12:32 .Mark 3:29 ; Mark 12:36 ; Mark 13:11 .Luke 2:26 ; Luke 3:22 .Acts 1:16 ; Acts 5:3 , Acts 5:32 ; Act 7:61 ; Acts 8:18 ; Acts 10:44 , Acts 10:47 ; Acts 11:15 ; Acts 13:2 , Acts 13:4 ; Acts 15:8 ; Acts 19:6 ; Acts 20:23 , Acts 20:28 ; Acts 21:11 ; Acts 21:28 , Acts 21:25 .Ephesians 1:13 ; Ephesians 4:30 . Hebrews 3:7 ; Hebrews 9:8 ; Hebrews 9:10 . is. Twenty-eight times (7 x 4 = 28. App-10 ). See App-101 .
he = that One. Greek. ekeinos.
teach . Greek. didasko. Occurs 97 times, always rendered "teach". Compare 1 John 2:27 . Other words translated "teach "are katangello, Acts 16:21 ; katecheo, 1 Corinthians 14:19 . Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:6 ; matheteuo, Matthew 28:19 . Acts 14:21 ; and paideuo, Acts 22:3 .Titus 2:12 .
bring, &c. = put you in mind of. Occurs seven times: Luk 22:61 . 2 Timothy 2:14 . Tit 3:1 . 2 Peter 1:12 . 2 John 1:10 . Jude 1:5 . Compare John 2:17 , John 2:22 ; John 12:16 . Luke 24:6 , Luke 24:8 (a kindred word).
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 afraid.
Peace. Figure of speech Synecdoche. Greek. eirene. Six times in John, always by the Lord. Compare Daniel 10:19 .
with you = to you.
My peace . The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6 ) alone can give true peace. Compare John 16:33 ; John 20:19 , John 20:21 , John 20:26 . Luke 24:36 .
unto = to,
world. Greek kosmos. App-129 . The world talks of peace, and we have Peace Societies, and Temples of Peace, while the nations are arming to the teeth. The world (Acts 4:27 ) slew Him Who came to bring peace, and now talks of creating a "World's Peace" without the Prince of Peace, in ignorance of Psalms 2:1 . Pro 1:25-27 . 1 Thessalonians 5:8 .
neither . Greek mede.
be afraid = show cowardice. Greek. deiliao. Occures only here. The noun deilia. Occurs only in 2 Timothy 1:7 , and the adjective deilos in Matthew 8:26 . Mark 4:40 . Revelation 21:8 .
28.
Ye 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.
have heard = heard (Aor.)
come again = am coming (omit "again "). I said. All the texts omit.
greater . The Lord was not inferior as to His essential being (see verses: John 14:9-11 ; John 10:30 ), but as to His office, as sent by the Father. See 1 Corinthians 15:27 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:9-11 .
29.
And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
now . Greek. nee. See John 12:27 .
believe . App-150 .
30.
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
Hereafter I will not = No longer (Greek. ouk eti) will I.
prince. See John 12:31 .
nothing . Greek. ouk ouden, a double negative, for emphasis. No sin for Satan to work upon. Compare John 8:46 . 2Co 6:21 .Hebrews 4:15 . 1 Peter 2:22 , 1Pe 2:23 ; 1 John 3:5 .
31.
But 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.
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
I love . The only place where the Lord speaks of loving the Father. Six times the Father's love to the Son is mentioned, John 3:35 ; John 10:17 ; John 16:9 ; John 17:23 , John 17:24 , John 17:26 . The adjective agapetos, beloved, does not occur in John's Gospel, but nine times in his Epistles. See App-135 .
as = even as.
gave . . . commandment = charged. Compare Matthew 4:6 ; Matthew 17:9 , and see notes on Isa. . Joh 49:6-9 .
even so. Compare John 3:14 ; John 5:23 ; Joh 12:60 . Note even as . . . even so.
I do = I am doing, i.e. carrying it out in obedience to the Father's will. Compare John 4:34 ; John 5:30 ; John 6:38-40 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:8 . Hebrews 5:8 ,
arise. Implying haste . Greek. egeiro. App-178 .
let us go . Compare John 11:15 .