Notes on John 14. 23 – 29

We started reading from verse 22 to get into the context.

Different translations give the question as “Why is it?” to “How is it?” to “What is all this about?”

Jesus’ reply does not answer Judas’s question but refers back to v.21 as if Judas has not spoken. Judas’s question refers to v.18.

The earlier discussion on seeing and understanding Jesus’ reply refers to this as well. It gives an inclusive answer. v.23 gives a plural reply “we” and “our” will come. Perhaps John is musing on why Jesus only appeared to some people. Jesus’ reply also looks back to vv 15 – 16.

Seeing equals revealing and understanding.

Today some people believe and see miracles whilst some do not.

The Father and Jesus are together and by v.26 the Spirit will be with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit reminds us of Jesus’ teaching and the direct link between Jesus and the Spirit.

Jesus teaches what the Father tells him to. T

he Father sends the Spirit and the Spirit reminds us what Jesus taught.

This section is a reworking emphasising earlier verses.

John must see this as extremely important to keep repeating it.

Jewish expression of thought

Jesus’ duality of nature only God can do this.

John makes this clear that this is what he wants people to believe.

Where the other Gospels us Son of God or Son of Man John spells it out.

From the beginning of c.1, John makes his belief clear.