Matthew Henry Commentary John 14:28-31

"Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me, ye would have rejoiced, because I go unto the Father: for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me; but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence." — John 14:28-31 (ASV)

Christ raises the expectations of His disciples to something beyond what they thought was their greatest happiness. His time was now short; He therefore spoke extensively to them.

When we become sick and are approaching death, we may not be able to talk much with those around us; therefore, let us give whatever good counsel we have while we are in health.

Observe the prospect Christ had of an approaching conflict, not only with men but also with the powers of darkness. Satan has something in us to perplex us with, because we have all sinned; but when he sought to disturb Christ, He found nothing sinful in Him to aid his purpose.

The best evidence of our love for the Father is doing what He has commanded us. Let us rejoice in the Savior's victories over Satan, the prince of this world. Let us copy the example of His love and obedience.