John, chapter 14 king james version christian answers. Like practically all of john, this chapter is a narrative of proof that jesus is equal to god. John 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Preach this week craft of preaching wp app wp books bible index support this. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible.
When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest. It speaks of who he is, why he came and all about his ministry on earth before his death and resurrection. The embodiment of truth you have in this book, but the truth itself, dealing. It is a peculiarity of these last chapters, that they treat almost exclusively of the most profound. Let not your heart be troubled the disciples had been greatly distressed at what jesus had said about leaving them. The relation between belief and signs is clear in john chapter 2 and chapter 4. The gospel of john chapter one 1 b e l i e v e r s b i b l e s t u d y the gospel of john chapter 1 introduction. Not as detailed or deep as da carsons or leon morris but has its own special insights. My father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
John 14 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. You can find the best commentary on john for you using the tools on the right side. Sloyan warns, to preach on john 1417 is easier said than done. Study guide for john 14 by david guzik blue letter bible. Goodspeed, problems of new testament translation chicago. The gospel of john was probably the last of the four written, and written in view of what the previous three had already said. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. For the jewish people, the torah was the book of life. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner,for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 5. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god.
John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This is one reason why johns account of the life of jesus is in many ways different from matthew, mark, and luke. Verse 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The eternal existence of the lord jesus christ and his absolute identification with god and as god are unequivocally stated in the first line of this gospel. We now come to that portion of the evangelical history which we may with propriety call its holy of holies. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words and comfortable words he here speaks to them. Let not your hearts be troubled at the thoughts of my departure from you, and leaving you in a world where you are likely to meet with many temptations, trials, and troubles, and to become a helpless prey to the rage and power of your enemies. Nothing more fully shows the darkness of mens minds, than that when the light had appeared, there needed a witness to call attention to it. It is excellent for use by individuals or groups, for families or schools. John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The second sign persuaded a jewish nobleman and his household. Christ is thus called, because he is represented as transacting the concerns of our souls with god. This passage from jesus farewell discourse, which began in john, is a. Philip proposes a difficulty, and christ shows that he and the father are one.
John 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. John 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. Gospel of john chapter 14 free online bible study lessons. The gospel of john is such a great book to study, as a new believer, because it speaks so clearly about jesus. In chapters 1417, jesus explains events that are to comejesus death, resurrection and ascension. Adam clarkes bible commentary john 14 john john 15 help fb twitter gr videos gr forums gr youtube. The eternity of the divine logos, or word of god, the dispenser of light and life, john 1. It is the personal account of someone who had seen these events. Our evangelist, like a consecrated priest, alone opens up to us the view into this sanctuary. Bruce isnt quite as conservative and an orthodox evangelical may find some things that may raise your eyebrows, overall it is a solid book. When he had convicted and discarded judas, he set himself to comfort the rest, who were full of sorrow upon what he had said of leaving them, and a great many good words. But jesus bent down and started writing on the ground with his finger 7 as they persisted with their question, he straightened.
Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. This is a chapter which i suppose most of us know by heart, full of comfort, a very. There are significant events in the ministry of jesus that matthew, mark, and luke all include yet. This book can serve as a basic bible study guide for working through the gospel of john, helping the student plumb the depths of st. We are looking at john chapter 14, and we started last week looking at the upper room discourse and that discourse goes from john to john 17 and in looking at this particular chapter, we have to go back a. Perhaps they had indicated their distress to him in some manner by their countenance or their expressions, and he proceeds new to administer to them such consolations as their circumstances made proper. John 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Here, the proof is that of the healing of a longtime cripple at the pool of bethesda on a sabbath day. John chapter is called the upper room discourse because luke revealed that this supper took place in the second floor of a house where the lord and his disciples took the passover meal.
The words spoken by jesus is the discourse between john 14. We are looking at john chapter 14, and we started last week looking at the upper room discourse and that discourse goes from john to john 17 and in looking at this particular chapter, we have to go back a little bit. John 14 king james version kjv 14 let not your heart be troubled. One of his books was about his mother, margaret ogilvy, and his growing up in. The context this chapter begins with the story of jesus first miracle at a wedding feast in cana of galilee. John 14, new international version niv the bible app.
On that occasion, the host ran out of wine and jesus changed a great quantity of water into remarkably good wine. The gospel of john chapter 14 is the first of four chapters where jesus teaches his disciples after the last supper. An account given of him by the inspired penman himself, fairly laying down, in the beginning, what he designed his whole book should be the proof of ver. I will not leave you orphans, or fatherless, for though i leave you, yet i leave you this comfort, i will come to you. John means those who are influenced only by the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eye, and the pride of life, 1 john ii. Jesus had just told his team of disciples of his own departure from them, that he should not only go away, but go away in a cloud of sufferings.
Your learning comes from reading and studying the bible. The incarnation of the logos or word of god, john 1. The word egeireqen arise is plural perfect tense which denotes a kind of continuous action. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where i am. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of. May 22, 2011 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 176. John 14 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. It utilizes quotes for a wide range of scholars, historians and specialists to instruct the student and give valuable insights into the background and meaning of the text. Chapter 14 this chapter is a continuation of christ s discourse with his disciples after supper. Jesus comforts his disciples do not let your hearts be troubled.
Ye believe in god the almighty preserver and governor of the universe, who is able to support you under, and deliver you out of, all. John 14 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 14 in plain english. And he remembered how the smell of the perfume filled the house at bethany john 11. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. In my fathers house from whence i came, whither i am going, and to which place i am conducting you. Jesus adds, if you know me, you will know my father also 14.
Jesus answers the questions of thomas, phillip, and judas. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The priests and levites question him concerning his mission and his baptism, john 1. Study the bible online using commentary on john 14 and more. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
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