John 14:29

Now I have told you before it happens so that when it happens, you may believe.

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In The King James Version

And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

In Context

28You heard how I told you, ‘I am going away, and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced because I said ‘I am going to my Father;’ for the Father is greater than I.

30I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.

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Cross References

John 13:19From now on, I tell you before it happens, that when it happens, you may believe that I am he.

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 →

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