John 14:31
But [[this must be]] that the world may know that I love the Father, and that as the Father gave me commandment so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
30I shall not talk much more with you. For the prince of the world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
Cross References
Matthew 26:39And he came a little nearer, and fell on his face, praying and saying, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou wilt.
Luke 12:50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how is my soul troubled, till it be accomplished!
John 10:18No one taketh 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 charge I received from my Father.
John 12:49Because I have not spoken from myself; but the Father who sent me hath himself committed to me what I should say, and what I should speak;
John 18:1When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples across the brook Kedron, where was a garden, into which he entered with his disciples.
Philippians 2:8and in what appertained to him appearing as a man, he humbled himself, and was 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 →