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A Spiritual, Not Physical, Path
Commentators note that Thomas's confusion stemmed from a literal mindset. He and the other disciples were expecting an earthly kingdom and thus thought Jesus was speaking of a physical place and a physical road. This highlights a common challenge for believers: trying to understand spiritual realities with purely materialistic logic. Thomas's question shows the need to rely on the Holy Spirit to grasp the deeper, spiritual meaning of Christ's teachings.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:5
18th Century
Theologian
We know not whither thou goest. Though Jesus had so often told them of his approaching death and resurrection, yet it seems they did not u…
AT Robertson
On John 14:5
Whither (που)-- how (πως). It is Thomas, not Peter (13:36f.) who renews the doubt about the destination of Jesus …
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:5
19th Century
Bishop
Thomas saith unto him.—Compare, for the character of Thomas, John 11:16; John 20:24; John 21:2.
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:5
19th Century
Preacher
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Oh, how much ignorance there may be where…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:5
Thomas’s abrupt question, like Peter’s questions (13:6, 36–37), was characteristic of its proponent. Thomas was utterly honest, pessimistic, and un…
John Calvin
On John 14:5
16th Century
Theologian
Thomas says to him. Though, at first sight, the reply of Thomas appears to contradict what Christ had said, yet he did not intend…
John Gill
On John 14:5
17th Century
Pastor
Thomas says to him, Lord
Who was one of his apostles, and here betrays his ignorance, as elsewhere his unbelief; and…
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…