John 14:31

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 14:28-31

Christ here gives his disciples another reason why their hearts should not be troubled for his going away; and that is, because his heart was not. And here he tells them what it was that enabled him to endure the cross and despise the shame, that they might look unto him, and run with patience. He comforted himself, I. That, though he went away, he should come again: ?You have heard how I have said, and now I say it again, I go away, and come again.? Note, What we have heard of the doctrine of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 14:25-31

14:25-31 "I have spoken these things to you while to you while I am still with you. The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I have said. I am leaving you peace: I am giving you my peace. I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Let not your heart be distressed or fear-stricken. You have heard that I said to you: 'I am going away and I am coming to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 14:31

But that the world may know ,.... Not the wicked and unbelieving world, but the world of God's elect, such as are brought to believe in Christ: that I love the Father ; Christ must needs love the Father, as being of the same nature and essence with him, and as standing in the relation of a son to him; he loved all that the Father loves, and approved of all his purposes, counsels, and determinations, concerning himself and the salvation of his people; and therefore he voluntarily laid... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:31

Arise, let us go hence - Calmet supposes that Christ, having rendered thanks to God, and sung the usual hymn, Matthew 26:30 ; Mark 14:26 ; rose from the table, left the city, and went towards the garden of Olives, or garden of Gethsemane, on the road to which, a part of the following discourse was delivered. It was now about midnight, and the moon was almost full, it being the 14th day of her age, about the time in which the Jewish passover was to be slain. The reader should carefully... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:31

Verse 31 31.But that the world may know. Some think that these words should be read as closely connected with the words, Arise, let us go hence, so as to make the sense complete. Others read the former part of the verse separately, and suppose that it breaks off abruptly. As it makes no great difference in regard to the meaning, I leave it to the reader to give a preference to either of these views. What chiefly deserves our attention is, that the decree of God is here placed in the highest... 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 14:29-31

The crisis at hand. Jesus is about to end his discourse in the chamber. I. HIS PREDICTION OF EVENTS IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE DISCIPLES ' FAITH . "And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe." 1. The events foretold are his departure and all involved in it , as well as the mission of the Comforter . 2. What a wise provision he made to support the faith and patience of his followers! For his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:29-31

Anticipation. Before giving the signal for removing, Jesus in spirit glances forward. What does he see in the immediate future? I. THE FUTURE SHALL VERIFY HIS WORDS , AND SO STRENGTHEN HIS DISCIPLES ' FAITH . He had explicitly foretold his death, his resurrection and ascension, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. They did not disbelieve him, but they were slow to grasp the purport of his words. Fulfillment should render his predictions plain, and should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 14:31

But that — ἀλλ ἵνα is elliptical (Westcott translates, "But I surrender myself, that," etc.; and Meyer, "But he cometh, that," etc.), not dependent on ἐγείρεσθε — the world may know —that very world over which this alien spirit has so long tyrannized may know, if not now, yet ultimately— that I love the Father . Then it is the world which is to be nevertheless drawn to him by his being "lifted up "( John 12:1-50 :52)—the world which the Father loves so much as to save and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 14:31

That the world may know that I love the Father - That it might not be alleged that his virtue had not been subjected to trial. It was subjected. He was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin, Hebrews 4:15. He passed through the severest forms of temptation, that it might be seen and known that his holiness was proof to all trial, and that human nature might be so pure as to resist all forms of temptation. This will be the case with all the saints in heaven, and it was the case... read more

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