John 14:2

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:1-31

The Comforter1-31. The mansions in heaven. The mission of the Comforter. This great discourse, which is not easily susceptible of formal subdivision, deals with five main subjects: (1) the heavenly mansions; (2) Christ as the Way to the Father; (3) the mutual indwelling of the Father in the Son, and of the Son in the Father; (4) the efficacy of prayer through Christ; (5) the mission of the Comforter.Some scholars think that a displacement has occurred in the farewell discourses, and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - John 14:2

(2) In my Father’s house are many mansions.—The Greek word used for “house” here is slightly different from that used of the material temple on earth in John 2:16. The exact meaning will be at once seen from a comparison of 2 Corinthians 5:1, the only other passage in the New Testament where it is used metaphorically. The Jews were accustomed to the thought of heaven as the habitation of God; and the disciples had been taught to pray, “Our Father, which art in heaven.” (Comp. Psalms 23:6;... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - John 14:1-31

John 14:0 In the narrative of Sir Walter Scott's last days at Abbotsford, Lockhart tells how one morning he had his chair wheeled 'into the library, and placed by the central window, that he might look down on the Tweed. Here he expressed the wish that I should read to him, and when I asked from what book, he said: "Need you ask? There is but one?" I chose the fourteenth chapter of St. John's Gospel; he listened with mild devotion.' Reference. XIV. Expositor (4th Series), vol. v. p. 290. The... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - John 14:1-4

38VIII. JESUS ANNOUNCES HIS DEPARTURE."When therefore he was gone out, Jesus saith, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; and God shall glorify Him in Himself, and straightway shall He glorify Him. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek Me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say unto you. A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - John 14:1-31

CHAPTER 14 1. Let not Your Heart be Troubled! (John 14:1-7 .) 2. I Am in the Father and the Father in Me. (John 14:8-14 .) 3. The Other Comforter Promised. (John 14:15-27 .) 4. I Go unto the Father. (John 14:28-31 .) There is no break between these two chapters. The Lord continues His discourse to the eleven disciples. “Let not your heart be troubled!” What precious words of comfort! How many hearts have been soothed by them and how many tears they have dried! And after His loving words He... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - John 14:2

14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], {a} I would have told you. I go to {b} prepare a place for you.(a) That is, if it were not as I am telling you, that is, unless there was room enough not only for me, but also for you in my Father’s house, I would not deceive you in this way with a vain hope, but I would have plainly told you so.(b) This whole speech is an allegory, by which the Lord comforts his own, declaring to them his departure into heaven; and he departs... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - John 14:1-31

MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT CENTERED IN CHRIST PERSONALLY (vs.1-6) Had the Lord spoken the last words of chapter 13 with the object of discouraging Peter? By no means. For His next words are "Let not your heart be troubled." Their true protection was in Him personally, not in their own faithfulness. They had faith in God: let them have the same faith in the Lord Jesus. Though Peter himself failed, yet his faith did not fail (Luke 22:32). He certainly thought just as much of the Lord afterward... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - John 14:1-31

CENTRAL TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST The title of this lesson is borrowed from Bernard’s volume on chapters 13-17 inclusive. Others call the chapters the heart of the heart of the Gospel. Commonly chapters 14-16 are known as the farewell discourse to the disciples, which occurred in the same place and on the same occasion as the washing of the disciples’ feet. Indeed there seems to have been two discourses on the occasion, the one limited to chapter 14, and the other to 15 and 16. Chapter 14... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - John 14:1-31

The Self-revelation of Christ John 14:0 , John 15:0 We cannot understand the opening of the fourteenth chapter unless we read it in immediate connection with the close of the thirteenth. "Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice." "Let" notwithstanding all cowardice and recession and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - John 14:2

The Prepared Place Joh 14:2 There are two remarkable things about this statement. First of all, that the master should prepare for the servant. This upsets the ordinary course of procedure. You are expecting to entertain some chosen friends. All your appointments are made; you have sent before your face servants in whom you have confidence, and have told them to do as you have commanded, that all things may be in readiness for the invited guests. This is customary; this is considered right.... read more

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