The quattrinity christians are familiar with the trinity, but perhaps the most stunning feature of the fourth gospel is what i have termed the quattrinity. The gospel of john was written for a simple purpose. May 10, 2020 a short reflection on the gospel of gospel of john 14. This is one of the five paraclete passages in john 14 17 cf. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition.
Whoever loves me will be loved by my father, and i will love him and reveal myself to him. Jesus comforts his disciples 14 do not let your hearts be troubled. Jesus, when dying on the cross, gave his mother mary to john 19. He bequeaths his peace to them, and fortifies them against discouragements, john 14. However others are overwhelmed with the sorrows of this present time, be not you so. John, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. In the prologue, john identifies jesus as the logos. Goodspeed, problems of new testament translation chicago. Jesus wanted his followers to know that he loved and revered his. Parakletos can mean a lawyer who pleads your case or a witness who testifies in your behalf. Jesus speaks individually with thomas, philip and judas not the iscariot. Ever wondered why the gospel of john is different from the other gospels.
The holy spirit is specifically said to do the following. Chapter 14 of the gospel of john original greek text and translation chapter 14 of the gospel of john original greek text and translation. John s gospel records that jesus christ frequently referred to his father as he taught. When the advocate comes whom i will send you from the father, the spirit of truth who proceeds from the father, he will testify to me. John 14 niv jesus comforts his disciples do bible gateway. But jesus uses the word ambiguously as is common in john s gospel, giving the word a deeper meaning, water that imparts life, and, as we see in verse 14, a gift that imparts eternal life. As he continued this discourse he stated in john 14.
The term parakletos, a passive verbal adjective, 8 has undergone much study and there is no little disagreement on its meaning here. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. To share the life that comes through such faith jn 20. Complete text, index, search, bible verse, bible story, scripture, book, prophesy, christian. Create the picture lazarus walks out of the tomb draw the picture to accompany the news story.
Analysis jesus tells the disciples that he will send them the holy spirit to teach and remind them. The ministries of the paraclete are described as teaching the disciples all things and reminding. John s gospel confirmed that jesus was yhvh of the jews john 8. The gospel of john kjv read by alexander scourby duration. This phrase normally referred to flowing water from a river or stream, as opposed to standing water from a pond or well. Jesus openly stated both his equality with the father john 14.
My father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. He reassures them that they will not be alone, and promises them peace. John 14 niv bible do not let your hearts be troubled. This verse presents the summary of the response of jesus to philip. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the father. Seventh, jesus said that the helper would be sent in my jesus name john 14. John 14 new international version niv jesus comforts his disciples.
I am going now to prepare a place for you, 3 and after i have gone and prepared you a place, i shall return to take you to myself. This reference of being in the disciples clearly is a reference to the holy spirits role of dwelling inside believers as the context of john john 14. John 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The word used there, as here, signifies an advocate, and is so rendered, 1 john 2. It can refer to a person who gives comfort, counsel, or strength in time of need. The gospel of john is the fourth of the canonical gospels. The context jesus death is imminent, but his concern is for the disciples rather than himself. Chapter 14 of the gospel of john original greek text and. Rather, it is the father, living in me, who is doing his work. The gospel of john emphasizes the incarnation and divinity of jesus christ. As a vehicle to demonstrate that jesus was the messiah and son of god, john crafted his gospel with eight signsseven preresurrection and one postresurrection and seven i ams. On the final evening of his mortal ministry, after the last supper was concluded, the savior gave instruction to his disciples, as recorded in john 1416. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus.
But the advocate, the holy spirit, whom the father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and he will bring to your remembrance all things that i said unto you. Apr 27, 2008 the holy spirit is specifically said to do the following. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where i am. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. But the comforter, which is the holy ghost before spoken of, john 14. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Judas, not the iscariot, said to him, master, then what happened that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world. It continues jesus discussions with his disciples in anticipation of his death and records the promised gift of the holy spirit.
I am the apostle, and you need not try me as your friend said, for no spirit can impersonate me when i am present. The prologue of john is a sublime piece of world literature. Remember that john was the only apostle at the foot of the cross with mary. This advocate will come to teach and remind people about jesus, for it comes in jesus name. Chapters 14 16 of john contain over 40 references to the father. Tractates lectures on the gospel of john new advent. Parakletos is used only five times in the new testamentfour in this gospel to refer to the spirit 14. John 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
As jesus departs, he gives the gift of the holy spirit and his peace. A special promise to the apostles, which fitted them to preach the gospel authoritatively and leave behind them the records of the new testament. He offers hope not only to his immediate disciples but also to all who love him and keep his word v. Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.
At that time, the savior taught his disciples vital truths concerning love, obedience, and the holy ghosttruths that would prepare them for his arrest. So you must believe me and try to receive what i may write tonight, in faith, and you will find that you will be benefited. Jesus death is imminent, but his concern is for the disciples rather than himself. But the comforter, which is the holy ghost, whom the father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance. It gives a highly schematic account of the ministry of jesus, with seven signs culminating in the raising of lazarus foreshadowing the resurrection of jesus and seven i am discourses culminating in thomass proclamation of the risen jesus as my lord and my god, followed by a conclusion setting out the purpose of the gospel. To produce faith in jesus as the christ, the son of god jn 20. He offers hope not only to his immediate disciples but also to. The paraclete in john is a teacher, a witness to jesus, and a prosecutor of the world, who represents the continued presence on earth of the jesus who has returned to the father.
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