The Pulpit Commentary on John 14:29-31

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The crisis at hand.

Jesus is about to end his discourse in the chamber.

I. HIS PREDICTION OF EVENTS IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE DISCIPLES' FAITH. "And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe."

1. The events foretold are his departure and all involved in it, as well as the mission of the Comforter.

2. What a wise provision he made to support the faith and patience of his followers! For his separation from them would be the greatest of trials.

II. THE IMMINENCE OF THE CRISIS. "The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."

1. Satan was approaching in the persons of Judas and the chief priests, whose counsels he inspired. They were all instruments of the great enemy. There was likewise in our Lord's mind a presentiment of his approaching agony in Gethsemane.

2. Yet Satan had nothing in Jesus that fell under his power. It is sin that gives Satan the power over man. Our Lord's words imply

III. THE PURPOSE OF HIS DEATH. "But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do."

1. His obedience to death was an evidence of his love to the Father.

2. It was likewise an act of obedience to the Divine commandment. "Lo, I come to do thy will, O God."

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