John 14:22-24 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 14:18-24

When friends are parting, it is a common request they make to each other, ?Pray let us hear from you as often as you can:? this Christ engaged to his disciples, that out of sight they should not be out of mind. I. He promises that he would continue his care of them (John 14:18): ?I will not leave you orphans, or fatherless; for, though I leave you, yet I leave you this comfort, I will come to you.? His departure from them was that which grieved them; but it was not so bad as they apprehended,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 14:18-24

14:18-24 "I will not leave you forlorn. I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me; but you will see me because I will be alive and you too will be alive. In that day you will know that I am in the Father, and that you are in me, even as I am in you. It is he who grasps my commandments and keeps them who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him." Judas, not Iscariot, said to him: "Why has it happened that you... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:22

Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot ,.... This was Judas Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus, the same with Jude the apostle, the author of the epistle which bears his name; and is said to be "not Iscariot", to distinguish him from the betrayer. The question put by him, Lord, how is it , τι γεγονεν , which answers to מאי דא , or מאי האי , or מהו , with the Talmudists, "what is this thou sayest"; what is the meaning of it? how can it be? or what is the reason of it, that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:23

Jesus answered and said unto him ,.... This answer is returned, and these words are spoken, for the further confirmation and explanation of what was before said: if a man love me, he will keep my words ; by his "words" are meant not his doctrines, but his ordinances; the same with his commandments, John 14:21 , which he has said, ordered, and commanded to be observed, and which are observed by such who truly love him, and that from a principle of love to him, and with a view to his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:24

He that loveth me not, keepeth not my sayings ,.... These words may have respect both to external professors of religion, who being destitute of true love to Christ, though they outwardly observe his ordinances and commands; yet inasmuch as this does not spring from a principle of love to him, and is done only to be seen of men, or to obtain life for themselves, may be said, not to keep his words or commands, because they do not keep them aright; and to the profane world, who, as they have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:22

Judas - The same as Thaddeus and Lebbeus, the brother of James, and author of what is called the epistle of Jude. How is it - Or, how can it be - τι γεγονεν , what is to happen? - on what account is it? Judas, who was probably thinking that the kingdom of Christ should extend over all the earth, wonders how this can be, and yet Christ manifest himself only to his disciples and not to the world, John 14:19 . To this our Lord, in a more express manner than he had done before answers: - read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:23

If a man - Not only my present disciples, but all those who shall believe on me through their word, or that of their successors: Love me - Receive me as his Savior, and get the love of God shed abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost: He will keep my words - Observe all my sayings, and have his affections and conduct regulated by my Spirit and doctrine: My Father will love him - Call him his child; support, defend, and preserve him as such. And we will come unto him - God the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:24

He that loveth me not, etc. - Hence we learn that the man who is not obedient to the testimonies of Christ does not love him; and the Spirit of this truth has said, He who loves not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed, 1 Corinthians 16:22 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:22

Verse 22 22.Judeas (not Iscariot)saith to him. It is not without reason that he asks why Christ does not cause his light to be imparted (71) to more than a few persons; since he is the Sun of Righteousness, (Malachi 4:2) by whom the whole world ought to be enlightened; and, therefore, it is unreasonable that he should enlighten but a few, and not shed his light everywhere without distinction. Christ’s reply does not solve the whole question; for it makes no mention of the first cause, why... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:23

Verse 23 23.And my Father will love him. We have already explained that the love of God to us is not placed in the second rank, as if it came after our piety as the cause of that love, but that believers may be fully convinced that the obedience which they render to the Gospel is pleasing to God, and that they may continually expect from him fresh additions of gifts. And we will come to him who loveth me; that is, he will feel that the grace of God dwelleth in him, and will every day receive... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 14:18-24

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 14:18-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:22

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:23

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