And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

If I go (εαν πορευθω). Third-class condition (εαν and first aorist passive subjunctive of πορευομα).

And prepare

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In my Father's house. Most interpreters understand this as referring to heaven, as the special dwelling-place or palace of God; b…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And if I go and prepare . . .—For the form of the expression, compare Notes on John 12:32, and 1 John 2:28. I…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you, to Myself; that where I am, there…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Augustine of Hippo: Our Lord consoles His disciples, who, as men, would be naturally alarmed and troubled at the idea of His …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“I will come back” is one of the few allusions in this gospel to Jesus’ return. He was not speaking of a general resurrection but of his personal c…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And if I go away. The conditional term, if, should be interpreted as an adverb of time; as if it had been said, “After I have…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And if I go and prepare a place for you
Seeing I am going to prepare, and will prepare a place for you, of the truth…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here are three words, upon any of which stress may be laid. Upon the word troubled. Do not be cast down and disquieted. Upon the word heart. Let yo…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Above, our Lord taught His disciples by example; here He consoles them with His words. His words do two things:

  1. They encoura…

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