John 14:25
What does John 14:25 mean?
A plain-English look at John 14:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What John 14:25 means
Jesus notes that He has spoken these things while still bodily present with them. This underscores the transitional moment: much has been taught, but understanding is incomplete and their Teacher is about to depart. His words prepare them for that change and point to the means by which His teaching will continue and be clarified. It is a tender reminder that what they have now is precious, and that His departure is not the end of revelation. Instead, there will be divine provision to ensure His words are remembered rightly and applied faithfully among His disciples.
John 14:25 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 · 2000These things have I spoken unto you, while yet abiding with you.
KJV
King James Version · 1611These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901These things have I spoken unto you, while yet abiding with you.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have said all this to you while I am still with you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`These things I have spoken to you, remaining with you,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752These things have I spoken to you, abiding with you.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890These things I have said to you, abiding with you;
Context
This brief remark marks a shift from present instruction to future provision. Jesus signals that His earthly teaching ministry is nearing its end, creating space to introduce the Spirit’s role in continuing it. The next verse explicitly names the Comforter as the Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus’ name, who will teach all things and bring to remembrance all Jesus has said. This prepares the disciples to trust that their future understanding and the church’s testimony will be Spirit-guided and faithful to Jesus.
v.24He that loveth me not keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s who sent me.
v.25This passage
v.26But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 17:6
I manifested thy name unto the men whom thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them to me; and they have kept thy word.
- John 13:19
From henceforth I tell you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
- John 16:12
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
- John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
- John 16:1
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
- John 14:29
And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe.
Sermon ideas from John 14:25
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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