John 14:28
Ye heard that I said to you, I go, and I come to you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced because I said I go to the Father, because my Father is greater than I.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
29And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it happens, ye might believe.
Cross References
Psalms 68:9Thou, O God, sent a plentiful rain. Thou confirmed thine inheritance when it was weary.
Isaiah 42:1Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights. I have put my Spirit upon him, he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the travail of his soul, [and] shall be satisfied. By the knowledge of himself shall my righteous servant justify many, and he shall bear their iniquities.
Luke 24:51And it came to pass while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was brought up into heaven.
John 10:29My Father who has given to me, is greater than all, and not one is able to snatch out of my Father's hand.
John 13:16Truly, truly, I say to you, a bondman is not greater than his lord, nor is an apostle greater than he who sent him.
Matthew Henry on John 14:26-28
Christ's Consolatory Discourse. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 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, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Two things Christ here comforts his disciples with:— I. That they should be… Read the whole commentary →