John 14:29

"You heard how I told you, ‘I am going away, and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced because I said ‘I am going to my Father;’ for the Father is greater than I."

Key Reflection

Jesus' statement reflects both his impending sacrifice and the comfort of his return through the Holy Spirit. The love that truly believes in him would embrace the necessity of his departure, seeing it as a step toward reunion with the Father, symbolizing the ultimate unity and glory of their mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 29. Before it come to pass. Before my death, resurrection, and ascension. Ye might believe. Ye might be confirmed or strengthened in faith by the evidence which I gave that I came from God--the power of foretelling future events. __________________________________________________________________

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