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Where I go, you know, and you know the way."
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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.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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,
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Baptist
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? (…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord consoled His disciples about His departure, promising them that they could come to the Father. Now He mentions the w…
