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The Divine Cure for Anxiety
Jesus spoke these words to his disciples who were deeply distressed by his impending departure and their coming trials. Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that the command "Let not your heart be troubled" is immediately followed by its remedy: faith. The primary cure for anxiety and inner turmoil is to actively place trust in God and, with equal measure, in Jesus Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
Let not your heart be troubled. The disciples had been greatly distressed at what Jesus had said about leaving them (Compare to John 16:6,…
AT Robertson
On John 14:1
Let not your heart be troubled (μη ταρασσεσθω υμων η καρδια). Not here the physical organ of life (Luke 21:34), but th…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:1
19th Century
Bishop
Let not your heart be troubled.—The division of chapters is unfortunate, as it breaks the close connection between these …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:1
19th Century
Preacher
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
"You have believed in God, whom you have never seen. Believe…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:1
Furthermore, the other disciples must have been equally perturbed, for Jesus added, “Do not let your [plural] hearts be troubled.” The way in which…
John Calvin
On John 14:1
16th Century
Theologian
Let not your heart be troubled. Not without good reason does Christ confirm His disciples with so many words, since such an arduous and te…
John Gill
On John 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
Let not your heart be troubled
In some copies this verse begins thus, and he said to his disciples; and certain it i…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…