John 14:28
Keep in mind how I said to you, I go away and come to you again. If you had love for me you would be glad, because I am going to the Father: for the Father is greater than I.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
29And now I have given you word of it before it comes, so that, when it comes, you may have faith.
Cross References
Psalms 68:9\68:8\The earth was shaking and the heavens were streaming, because God was present; even Sinai itself was moved before God, the God of Israel.
Isaiah 42:1See my servant, whom I am supporting, my loved one, in whom I take delight: I have put my spirit on him; he will give the knowledge of the true God to the nations.
Isaiah 53:11... made clear his righteousness before men ... had taken their sins on himself.
Luke 24:51And while he was doing so, he went from them and was taken up into heaven.
John 10:29That which my Father has given to me has more value than all; and no one is able to take anything out of the Father's hand.
John 13:16Truly I say to you, A servant is not greater than his lord; and he who is sent is not greater than the one 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 →