John 14:22-23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:22-24

What makes the true manifestation possible. I. THE QUESTION OF JUDAS . This question shows how much the disciples had yet to learn; for without doubt all shared the perplexity of the one. How one fundamental error stops a true understanding of all the words of Jesus! In a sense, Jesus had been seen of all men who had eyes to see, but what they had seen had just been the human form. That Jesus should have kingly honor and kingly power they had not discerned. But the disciples seem... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:22-31

(6) The question of Judas , and the conditions of our Lord ' s self-manifestation , followed by appeals , promises , and the gift of PEACE . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:23

Jesus answered and said to him, If a man, let him be whosoever he may, love me—there is the germ and root of all—he will keep my Word ( λόγον £ ). In John 14:21 we see the complementary statement, "He that has and keeps my commandments loves me;" here, "He that loves me keeps my Word." In John 14:21 obedience proves inward love, and may indicate to the world the fact of the Father's love and my own response. Here our Lord is laying down the principle of relation—the law of close... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:23

Fidelity rewarded. Christ's manifestation in the body, in the earthly life was one thing; his manifestation after his departure to the Father was quite a different thing. This change, or rather development of the Divine plan, was difficult even for the apostles to understand. Observe how simply and yet how fully, in answer to Jude's perplexed and anxious query, the Lord explains the condition and the method of his own manifestation of himself in the approaching spiritual dispensation. ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 14:22

Judas saith unto him - This was the same as Lebbeus or Thaddeus. See Matthew 10:3. He was the brother of James, and the author of the Epistle of Jude.How is it ... - Probably Judas thought that he spake only of his resurrection, and he did not readily see how it could be that he could show himself to them, and not be seen also by others. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 14:23

Will keep my words - See John 14:15.We will come to him - We will come to him with the manifestation of pardon, peace of conscience, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It means that God will manifest himself to the soul as a Father and Friend; that Jesus will manifest himself as a Saviour; that is, that there will be shed abroad in the heart just views and proper feelings toward God and Christ. The Christian will rejoice in the perfections of God and of Christ, and will delight to contemplate the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 14:18-24

John 14:18-24. I will not leave you comfortless Greek, ορφανους , orphans: a word elegantly applied to those who have lost any dear friend; I will come to you By my spiritual presence. The Greek, ερχομαι , is literally, I come to you; for what was certainly and speedily to be, our Lord speaks of as if it were already. Yet a little while and the world Which only sees by bodily eyes; seeth me no more In the sense it has done for some time past, though it knows me not; but ye see me ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 14:15-31

144. Promise of the Holy Spirit (John 14:15-31)In assuring the disciples of the blessings that would follow his return to the Father (see John 14:12), Jesus had not specifically mentioned the Holy Spirit. Now he explained. When he returned to the Father, he would send the Holy Spirit as the Counsellor, or Helper, to guide, instruct and strengthen them. Those who did not believe in Jesus would not be able to understand how this Helper worked, because their understanding was limited to the things... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 14:22

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. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 14:23

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 . read more

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