John 14:20

"Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also."

Key Reflection

In John 14:20, Jesus is speaking to his disciples about his impending departure and their future role as witnesses. The first-century Jewish audience would understand that seeing Jesus in a physical sense was fleeting; soon he would ascend to heaven, leaving behind a mission for his followers. However, the verse also alludes to spiritual presence—because Jesus will continue to live eternally through his spirit and teachings, his disciples will have an ongoing connection with him, ensuring their eternal life as well.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. At that day. In the time when my life shall be fully manifested to you, and you shall receive the assurance that I live. This refers to the time after his resurrection, and to the manifestations which in various ways he would make that he was alive. That I am in my Father, &c. That we are most intimately and indissolubly united. See Barnes "Joh 10:38". Ye in me. That there is a union between us which can never be severed. See Barnes "Joh 15:1, also Joh 15:2-7. __________________________________________________________________

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