Joh 14:28 | MHM | STEP | Christ's Consolatory Discourse. In this section, Jesus gives his disciples more reasons to be comforted instead of being troubled by his departure. He explains that his going away is part of God’s plan and will result in victory, joy, and a deeper understanding of faith. Jesus also shows them how his obedience to the Father demonstrates his love and strengthens their faith. v. 28 : Jesus reminds his disciples, You have heard how I said to you, I go away, and come again to you (John 14:28 ). He repeats this promise to comfort them. He will leave, but it is not permanent—he will return. The disciples’ grief and fear may cause them to forget this truth, so Jesus says it again. This promise should also comfort believers when facing death. For Christians, parting is not forever but only like saying “good night,” because we will meet again (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 ). Jesus also reminds them, If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I go to the Father . His departure is not a loss but a victory. He is going to the Father, which is both his glory and their benefit. By going to the Father, Jesus will intercede for sinners and prepare a place for his followers (John 20:17 ). He adds, For my Father is greater than I , meaning that his return to the Father will elevate him to a higher, more glorious state than his earthly life. This should bring joy, not sorrow, because it fulfills God’s ultimate plan. Jesus says, “You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” Jesus wants His disciples to understand that His return to the Father is something good, and they should be happy for Him (John 14:28 ).

‏ John 14:28

Christ's Consolatory Discourse.

In this section, Jesus gives his disciples more reasons to be comforted instead of being troubled by his departure. He explains that his going away is part of God’s plan and will result in victory, joy, and a deeper understanding of faith. Jesus also shows them how his obedience to the Father demonstrates his love and strengthens their faith.

v. 28: Jesus reminds his disciples, You have heard how I said to you, I go away, and come again to you (John 14:28 ^a). He repeats this promise to comfort them. He will leave, but it is not permanent—he will return. The disciples’ grief and fear may cause them to forget this truth, so Jesus says it again. This promise should also comfort believers when facing death. For Christians, parting is not forever but only like saying “good night,” because we will meet again (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 ^b). Jesus also reminds them, If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I go to the Father. His departure is not a loss but a victory. He is going to the Father, which is both his glory and their benefit. By going to the Father, Jesus will intercede for sinners and prepare a place for his followers (John 20:17 ^c). He adds, For my Father is greater than I, meaning that his return to the Father will elevate him to a higher, more glorious state than his earthly life. This should bring joy, not sorrow, because it fulfills God’s ultimate plan. Jesus says, “You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.” Jesus wants His disciples to understand that His return to the Father is something good, and they should be happy for Him (John 14:28 ^d).