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21 The one having My commandments and keeping them— that one is the one loving[a] Me. And the one loving Me will be loved by My Father. And I will love him and reveal Myself to him”.

The Father And I Will Abide With Those Who Love Me And Keep My Word

22 Judas (not the Iscariot) says to Him, “Lord, what indeed has taken place that You are going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world[b]?” 23 Jesus responded and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. And My Father will love him. And We will come to him. And We will make a place-to-stay with him.

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Footnotes

  1. John 14:21 Jesus broadens His promise in this verse from ‘you’ to all the ones loving Him.
  2. John 14:22 The Jews expected Messiah to reveal Himself to the world and reign from Jerusalem. Jesus answers by reiterating His statement.

21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.(A) The one who loves me will be loved by my Father,(B) and I too will love them and show myself to them.”

22 Then Judas(C) (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?”(D)

23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching.(E) My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.(F)

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