John 14:1

"John."

Key Reflection

In John 14:1, Jesus speaks to his disciples, saying, "Let not your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me." The phrase "John" at the beginning of this verse likely refers to the Gospel's author, John the Apostle, who wrote from a position of intimate knowledge and deep spiritual insight. This context underscores the personal nature of Jesus' words, intended for those he loved and taught closely.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 1. Let not your heart be troubled. The disciples had been greatly distressed at what Jesus had said about leaving them. Comp. Joh 16:6,22. Perhaps they had indicated their distress to him in some manner by their countenance or their expressions, and he proceeds now to administer to them such consolations as their circumstances made proper. The discourse in this chapter was delivered, doubtless, while they were sitting at the table partaking of the Supper (Joh 16:33); that in the two following chapters, and the prayer in the 17th chapter, were while they were on their way to the Mount of Olives.

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