John 14:19
What does John 14:19 mean?
A plain-English look at John 14:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 14:19 means
Jesus prepares them for a near future when the world will no longer see Him, but His disciples will. His resurrection and the Spirit’s presence will make Him known to them in ways the world cannot perceive. Their life is tied to His: because He lives, they also will live. His victory over death is the fountain of their spiritual and eternal life. This is not mere survival but participation in His risen life, granting assurance and courage. The contrast between world and disciples underscores the grace of revelation and the security that flows from union with the living Christ.
John 14:19 in context
John 14 — I Am the Way
On the night before his crucifixion Jesus comforts his disciples. He is going to prepare a place for them; he is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by him. He promises another Comforter — the Holy Spirit — who will dwell in them and bring his words to remembrance. The peace he gives is not as the world gives. Even with the cross hours away, he turns from his own sorrow to steady theirs.
- Heaven
- Exclusivity of Christ
- Holy Spirit promised
- Christ's peace
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A little time longer, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me; and you will be living because I am living.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862yet a little, and the world doth no more behold me, and ye behold me, because I live, and ye shall live;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Yet a little while and the world seeth me no more. But you see me: because I live, and you shall live.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Yet a little and the world sees me no longer; but ye see me; because I live ye also shall live.
Context
Following the promise not to leave them orphans, Jesus distinguishes the experiences of the world and the disciples regarding His presence. This highlights the unique fellowship believers enjoy through resurrection sight and Spirit-enabled faith. The next verse will speak of “that day” when they will grasp the depth of mutual indwelling—His relation to the Father and theirs to Him. The flow moves from promise of presence to explanation of the profound union that will result from His death and resurrection.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 12:35
Jesus therefore said unto them, Yet a little while is the light among you. Walk while ye have the light, that darkness overtake you not: and he that walketh in the darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
- John 6:56
He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood abideth in me, and I in him.
- John 8:21
He said therefore again unto them, I go away, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sin: whither I go, ye cannot come.
- John 16:22
And ye therefore now have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one taketh away from you.
- Colossians 3:3
For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
- 1 Corinthians 15:20
But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of them that are asleep.
Sermon ideas from John 14:19
Angles a pastor or small-group leader might preach or teach from this passage, drawn from the chapter's main themes.
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