John 14:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Since I am going and preparing a place for you, I will return to take you with me; so that where I am, you may be also.

Berean Standard Bible:

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

American Standard Version:

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} if^{G1437} I go^{G4198} and^{G2532} prepare^{G2090} a place^{G5117} for you^{G5213}, I will come^{G2064} again^{G3825}, and^{G2532} receive^{G3880} you^{G5209} unto^{G4314} myself^{G1683}; that^{G2443} where^{G3699} I^{G1473} am^{G1510}, there ye^{G5210} may be^{G5600} also^{G2532}.

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Commentary for John 14:3

John 14:3 is part of Jesus' Farewell Discourse in the Gospel of John, which takes place during the Last Supper. This verse encapsulates several key themes in Christian theology, including the promise of eternal life, the hope of reunion with Christ, and the assurance of divine preparation for believers. In the historical context, Jesus is speaking to his disciples, reassuring them that although he will soon depart from them through his death and resurrection, his absence is not permanent. He speaks of preparing a place for them in his Father's house, which is often interpreted as a reference to Heaven.

The text reflects the early Christian belief in the afterlife and the intimate relationship between Jesus and his followers. The promise "I will come again" also alludes to the Second Coming, a central eschatological belief in Christianity that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, and to establish God's kingdom fully. The verse emphasizes the concept of divine hospitality, where Jesus, as the host, prepares a dwelling place for his followers. This act of preparation underscores the love and care that Jesus has for those who believe in him, and it offers comfort and hope to the disciples—and by extension, to all Christians—amidst the uncertainties and trials they face in the world.

In summary, John 14:3 speaks to the heart of Christian hope and eschatology, promising a future reunion with Christ in a dwelling prepared by him, and affirming the enduring presence of Jesus with his people, both in the present and in the life to come.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1437
   There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐάν
   Transliteration: eán
   Pronunciation: eh-an'
   Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4198
   There are 147 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πορεύομαι
   Transliteration: poreúomai
   Pronunciation: por-yoo'-om-ahee
   Description: middle voice from a derivative of the same as πεῖρα; to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.); --depart, go (away, forth, one's way, up), (make a, take a) journey, walk.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2090
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἑτοιμάζω
   Transliteration: hetoimázō
   Pronunciation: het-oy-mad'-zo
   Description: from ἕτοιμος; to prepare:--prepare, provide, make ready. Compare κατασκευάζω.
   
5. Strong's Number: G5117
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τόπος
   Transliteration: tópos
   Pronunciation: top'-os
   Description: apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3825
   There are 138 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάλιν
   Transliteration: pálin
   Pronunciation: pal'-in
   Description: probably from the same as πάλη (through the idea of oscillatory repetition); (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand:--again.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3880
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παραλαμβάνω
   Transliteration: paralambánō
   Pronunciation: par-al-am-ban'-o
   Description: from παρά and λαμβάνω; to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn:--receive, take (unto, with).
   
10. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
    
11. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
    
12. Strong's Number: G1683
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμαυτοῦ
    Transliteration: emautoû
    Pronunciation: em-ow-ton'
    Description: genitive case compound of ἐμοῦ and αὐτός; of myself so likewise the dative case , and accusative case :--me, mine own (self), myself.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3699
    There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅπου
    Transliteration: hópou
    Pronunciation: hop'-oo
    Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
    
15. Strong's Number: G1473
    There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγώ
    Transliteration: egṓ
    Pronunciation: eg-o'
    Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
    
16. Strong's Number: G1510
    There are 137 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰμί
    Transliteration: eimí
    Pronunciation: i-mee'
    Description: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):--am, have been, X it is I, was. See also εἶ, εἴην, εἶναι, εἰσί, ἦν, ἔσομαι, ἐσμέν, ἐστέ, ἐστί, κέρδος, ἴσθι, ὦ.
    
17. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
    
18. Strong's Number: G5600
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὦ
    Transliteration: ō
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.