John 14:1-4
Summary for John 14:1-31: 14:1-31 a Jesus provided answers to his disciples’ many spoken and unspoken concerns. 14:1 b Jesus had himself been troubled (Greek tarassō) on three occasions (11:33 c; 12:27 d; 13:21 e). His confidence in God’s power made it possible for him to face these crises. Faced with the upsetting words of 13:33 f, the disciples confronted similar feelings.• Trust (or believe, or have faith) in God: Only trusting God would help them through his hour of death.
14:2 g There is more than enough room in my Father’s home: God’s house is the dwelling place where he resides (Rev 21:9–22:5 h). The word translated “room” is related to the Greek verb meaning “remain, abide, dwell.” Jesus promises that his followers will have a place to “dwell” alongside him, wherever he is. Later, this “dwelling” becomes a place of “indwelling” as Jesus makes his home in his followers’ hearts through the Spirit (John 14:23 i).
14:3 j Some scholars believe that Jesus meant he would come and get his followers after the resurrection (14:18 k). Others think these words refer to Jesus’ second coming. For the disciples, the more important coming was Jesus’ return from the grave (ch 16 l).
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