Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:5
Lord, we know not - Thomas, perhaps, thought that our Lord only spoke of his going some distance from the place where he then was. read more
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Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:6
I am the Way - That leads so the Father: - the Truth that teaches the knowledge of God, and directs in the way: - the Life that animates all those who seek and serve him, and which is to be enjoyed eternally at the end of the way. Christ is the Way: By his doctrine, John 6:68 . By his example, 1 Peter 2:21 . By his sacrifice, Hebrews 9:8 , Hebrews 9:9 . By his Spirit, John 16:13 . He is the Truth: In opposition to all false religions. To the Mosaic law, which was... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:7
If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father - Because I and the Father are One, John 10:30 . Or, if ye had properly examined the intention and design of the law, ye would have been convinced that it referred to me; and that all that I have done and instituted was according to the design and intention of the Father, as expressed in that law. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:8
Show us the Father - As if he had said, We have seen and adored thee, and our happiness will be complete if thou show us the Father. The demand of Philip was similar to that made by Moses, Exodus 33:18 . He wished to see the glory of God. In Peter, James, or John, this would have been inexcusable; but Philip had not seen the transfiguration on the mount. The Jewish history is full of the manifestations which God made of himself, and especially when he gave the law. As Christ was... read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:9
He that hath seen me hath seen the Father - Could any creature say these words? Do they not evidently imply that Christ declared himself to his disciples to be the everlasting God? read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:10
I am in the Father, and the Father in me? - We are essentially one; and those who have seen me have seen him who sent me. He doeth the works - We are not only one in nature, but one also in operation. The works which I have done bear witness of the infinite perfection of my nature. Such miracles as I have wrought could only be performed by unlimited power. read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:5
Verse 5 5.Thomas saith to him. Though, at first sight, the reply of Thomas appears to contradict what Christ had said, yet he did not intend to give the lie to his Master. But it may be asked, In what sense does he deny what Christ asserted? I reply, the knowledge possessed by the saints is sometimes confused, because they do not understand the manner or the reason of those things which are certain, and which have been explained to them. For example, the Prophets foretold the calling of the... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:6
Verse 6 6.I am the way. Though Christ does not give a direct reply to the question put to him, yet he passes by nothing that is useful to be known. It was proper that Thomas’ curiosity should be checked; and, therefore, Christ does not explain what would be his condition when he should have departed out of this world to go to the Father, (62) but dwells on a subject far more necessary. Thomas would gladly have heard what Christ intended to do in heaven, as we never become weary of those... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:7
Verse 7 7.If you had known me. He confirms what we have just now said, that it is a foolish and pernicious curiosity, when men, not satisfied with him, attempt to go to God by indirect and crooked paths. (64) They admit that there is nothing better than the knowledge of God; but when he is near them, and speaks to them familiarly, they wander through their own speculations, and seek above the clouds him whom they do not deign to acknowledge as present. Christ, therefore, blames the disciples... read more
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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:11
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me ,.... Take my word for the truth of this; you may assure yourselves that nothing is more certain; but if you will not believe upon my saying so, either believe for the sake of the doctrines I have preached unto you, which are such as never any mere man spoke, and which have been delivered in such a manner, and with such authority, as never were by man. Some copies read, by way of interrogation, and so the Ethiopic version; and the... read more