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John 14:23

John 14:23
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Jesus answered and said unto him,.... This answer is returned, and these words are spoken, for the further confirmation and explanation of what was before said:

if a man love me, he will keep my…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Will keep my words - See Joh 14:15. We will come to him - We will come to him with the manifestation of pardon, peace of conscience, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It means that God will manifest himself…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If a man - Not only my present disciples, but all those who shall believe on me through their word, or that of their successors:

Love me - Receive me as his Savior, and get the love of God shed abroad…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 14:18-24

When friends are parting, it is a common request they make to each other, "Pray let us hear from you as often as you can:" this Christ engaged to his disciples, that out of sight they should not be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Judas Excluding the genealogies of Christ we have six persons of this name in the N.T.

Jesus answered The answer is given, as so often in our Lord's replies, not directly, but by repeating and…