John 14:1

CHAPTER XIV.

Christ comforts his disciples, on the event of his removal from

them, by the consideration of his going to prepare a place for

them in heaven, 1-4.

Thomas questions him concerning the way to the Father, and is

answered, 5-7.

Philip proposes a difficulty, and Christ shows that he and the

Father are one; that he is Mediator between God and man; and

that whatsoever is asked in his name shall be obtained, 8-14.

He promises them the Holy Spirit as the Comforter and Spirit of

truth, 15-18.

Shows them that he is shortly to leave them, and that those who

love him should be loved of the Father, 19-21.

Jude asks a question, how Christ is to manifest himself to the

disciples, and not to the Jews? 22.

Christ answers, and shows that the manifestation is to be made

to those who love God, and to them the Holy Spirit is to be an

infallible teacher, 23-26.

He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against

discouragements, 27-29.

Foretells his approaching death, 30, 31.

NOTES ON CHAP. XIV.

Verse John 14:1. Let not your heart be troubled] After having answered St. Peter's question, he addresses himself again to his disciples, and tells them not to be afflicted at his leaving them, nor to lose courage because of what he said concerning Peter's denying him; that if they reposed their confidence in God, he would protect them; and that, howsoever they might see him treated, they should believe in him more firmly, as his sufferings, death, and resurrection should be to them the most positive proof of his being the Messiah, the Saviour of the world.

Ye believe in God, believe also in me.] It is best to read both the verbs in the imperative mood:-Place your confidence in God, and in me as the Mediator between God and man, John 14:12; and expect the utmost support from God; but expect it all through me. The disciples began to lose all hope of a secular kingdom, and were discouraged in consequence: Christ promises them a spiritual and heavenly inheritance, and thus lifts up their drooping hearts.