Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
A Test of Understanding
Commentators note a tension in this verse. Jesus states that the disciples know where He is going and the way, yet their subsequent questions reveal their confusion. Scholars suggest Jesus is prompting them to move from head knowledge to heart understanding. He highlights what they should know from His teachings, creating a moment for deeper instruction, reminding us that our own confusion can be an invitation from God to learn more.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
John
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
13
Albert Barnes
On John 14:4
18th Century
Theologian
Where I go you know. He had so often told them that he was to die, and rise, and ascend to heaven, that they could not but understand it (…
AT Robertson
On John 14:4
Ye know the way (οιδατε την οδον). Definite allusion to the puzzle of Peter in 13:36f. The path to the Father's house is now plain…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:4
19th Century
Bishop
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. The better reading is, And whither I go, ye know the way, that is,
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? (…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:4
Verses 1–4 not only contain Jesus’ answer to Peter’s question but also indicate Jesus’ attempt to return to the theme of the discourse he had first…
John Calvin
On John 14:4
16th Century
Theologian
And whither I go you know. Since we need no ordinary fortitude to patiently endure being separated from Christ for so long, He adds anothe…
John Gill
On John 14:4
17th Century
Pastor
And where I go you know
They might have known, at least, where he was going, since he had spoke of his Father's hous…
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…