PART V. (B.) 1. The perplexity of the disciples in view of our Lord going away, and the consoling promise of Jesus (John 14:1). 2. The question of Thomas as to the way, and the affirmation of Jesus that He is the way to the Father, etc. (John 14:5). 3. The demand of Philip for a divine vision, an... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 14:1. The discourse begun at John 13:31 is here continued. Here our Lord not merely answers fully Peter’s question, “Whither goest Thou?” (John 13:36), but speaks much needed words of comfort. Μὴ ταρασσέθω., “LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED,” ETC., should be comp... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 14:8. _The request of Philip and the response of Jesus._—Philip, catching at the word ἑωράκατε (seen), misapprehended its meaning, and thought of some theophany, some manifestation of the glory of God. This would suffice them, would remove their anxiety. John 1... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 14:15. KEEP MY COMMANDMENT.—“Ask in My name. Keep My,” etc. These go together. We can only truly pray in His name when we _keep,_ etc. John 14:16. ἐγὼ ἐρωτήσω.—The pronoun is emphatic. The verb ἐρωτᾶν is that especially used by our Lord in reference to His pray... [ Continue Reading ]