Read John 14:23-31
Context: Jesus is at his final Passover meal. He has washed everyones' feet and Judas Iscariot has left the party. He has predicted Peter's denial and has answered several questions about his upcoming departure. Judas (not Judas Iscariot) has just asked, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?"
Text:
23Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
25"All this I have spoken while still with you. 26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
28"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, 31but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. "Come now; let us leave. (NIV)
taken from www.biblegateway.com
As they move on to the garden, Jesus talks about being the true vine, while his Father is the gardener. May His peace be with you!
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