John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:1-31
The Comforter1-31. The mansions in heaven. The mission of the Comforter. This great discourse, which is not easily susceptible of formal subdivision, deals with five main subjects: (1) the heavenly mansions; (2) Christ as the Way to the Father; (3) the mutual indwelling of the Father in the Son, and of the Son in the Father; (4) the efficacy of prayer through Christ; (5) the mission of the Comforter.Some scholars think that a displacement has occurred in the farewell discourses, and... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 14:18-19
Jesus changed the figure from the disciples being without a Helper to their being without a parent. He would not leave them in this traditionally destitute and vulnerable position. He would come to them. Which coming did He have in mind here (cf. John 14:3)?In view of the context that describes the Spirit’s coming (John 14:16-17; John 14:25-26), we might conclude that His coming in the Spirit is in view (cf. John 14:23). However the passage seems to present Jesus as offering the disciples His... read more