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John 14:30
Bible Versions
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
“I won’t be talking with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me;
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.
I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;
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1 John 5:19
[And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. -
1 John 4:4
¶ Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. -
John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. -
Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. -
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. -
1 Peter 2:22
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: -
Ephesians 2:2
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
John 14:30 (KJV)
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
Commentary
In this verse, Jesus continues his final discourse with his disciples during the Last Supper, knowing his crucifixion is imminent. He is preparing them for his departure and the tumultuous events that are about to unfold.
The phrase "Hereafter I will not talk much with you" indicates the limited time remaining before his arrest and trial, signifying a change in his direct, personal interaction with them.
Jesus refers to Satan as "the prince of this world" (Greek: archon tou kosmou toutou). This title, used elsewhere by Jesus (John 12:31, 16:11), acknowledges Satan's temporary influence and authority over the fallen world system and humanity alienated from God.
The critical declaration is "and hath nothing in me." This profound statement highlights Jesus' absolute sinlessness and purity. Satan's power relies on sin and the claims it gives him over humanity. Because Jesus had no sin, Satan had no legal ground, no claim, no foothold, and no ability to compel Jesus to do his will. Satan could attack and tempt, but he had no inherent power or right over Jesus.
This verse underscores that Jesus' suffering and death were not a result of Satan's power or a consequence of any sin in Jesus, but a voluntary act of obedience to the Father's will (John 10:18). It reveals Jesus' perfect nature and his unique position above the power of sin and the devil.
Practically, this verse reminds us of Jesus' victory over Satan through his sinless life and atoning death. Believers, united with Christ, can also resist Satan's power, knowing that through faith in Jesus, Satan has lost his ultimate claim over them.