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A Personal and Certain Return
Jesus' promise, "I will come again," is not a maybe. Commentators explain that the phrase "if I go" functions like "when I go," making His return as certain as His departure. Scholars like Charles Spurgeon highlight that this is a personal promise: Jesus Himself will come to receive believers, not sending an angel in His place.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:2–3
18th Century
Theologian
In my Father's house. Most interpreters understand this as referring to heaven, as the special dwelling-place or palace of God; b…
AT Robertson
On John 14:3
If I go (εαν πορευθω). Third-class condition (εαν and first aorist passive subjunctive of πορευομα).
And prepare
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
And if I go and prepare . . .—For the form of the expression, compare Notes on John 12:32, and 1 John 2:28. I…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:3
19th Century
Preacher
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.
Do …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:3
“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
On John 14:3
16th Century
Theologian
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
On John 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
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
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…