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Prophecy Confirms Faith
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus foretold His death, resurrection, and ascension for a specific purpose: so that when these events occurred, the disciples' faith would be powerfully confirmed. This ability to predict the future served as a clear proof of His divine identity and that His words were true.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:29
18th Century
Theologian
Before it come to pass. Before my death, resurrection, and ascension.
Ye might believe. You might be confirmed or strength…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:29
19th Century
Bishop
And now I have told you before it come to pass.—Compare John 13:19. Here, again, He tells them the event before its accom…
Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:27–29
19th Century
Preacher
Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go awa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:29
Throughout the gospel the necessity of believing is emphasized (1:50; 3:12, 15–16; 4:21, 41; et al.). Jesus insisted that acceptance of his person …
John Calvin
On John 14:29
16th Century
Theologian
And I have told you now. It was proper that the disciples should be frequently admonished on this point, for it was a secret far exceeding…
John Gill
On John 14:29
17th Century
Pastor
And now I have told you before it came to pass
This is a strong proof of his true and proper deity, for none but the…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:28–31
17th Century
Minister
Christ raises the expectations of His disciples to something beyond what they thought was their greatest happiness. His time was now short; He ther…