John 14

Jesus Is the Way to the Father

¹Jesus said to his disciples, “Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me.[#14.1 Or “You have faith in God, so have faith in me.”]

²There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you.

³After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together.

⁴You know the way to where I am going.”

⁵Thomas said, “Lord, we don't even know where you are going! How can we know the way?”

⁶“I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.[#Ba 3.13,14.]

⁷If you had really known me, you would have known the Father. But from now on, you do know him, and you have seen him.”

⁸Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father. That is all we need.”

⁹Jesus replied:

The Holy Spirit Is Promised

¹⁵Jesus said to his disciples:[#Ws 6.18.]

²²The other Judas, not Judas Iscariot, then spoke up and asked, “Lord, what do you mean by saying that you will show us what you are like, but you will not show the people of this world?”[#14.22 See the note at 6.71.]

²³Jesus replied: