John 14:31
But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
30I will no longer talk much with you; for the prince of the world comes, and in me he has nothing.
Cross References
Matthew 26:39And going forward a little, he fell on his face, praying, and saying: My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me. But yet, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Luke 12:50But I have an immersion to undergo; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
John 10:18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I received from my Father.
John 12:49Because I spoke not from myself; but the Father who sent me, he has given me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
John 18:1HAVING spoken these words, Jesus went out with his disciples beyond the brook Kedron, where was a garden, into which he entered and his disciples.
Philippians 2:8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Matthew Henry on John 14:29-31
Christ's Consolatory Discourse. 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I… Read the whole commentary →