John 14:29
And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
John 14:29 in other translations
| BSB | And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. |
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| WEB | Now I have told you before it happens so that when it happens, you may believe. |
| ASV | And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe. |
| YLT | ‘And now I have said it to you before it come to pass, that when it may come to pass, ye may believe; |
| DARBY | And now I have told you before it comes to pass, that when it shall have come to pass ye may believe. |
| BBE | And now I have given you word of it before it comes, so that, when it comes, you may have faith. |
| Webster | And now I have told you before it cometh to pass, that when it hath come to pass, ye may believe. |
What does John 14:29 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Ye might believe. Ye might be confirmed or strengthened in faith by the evidence which I gave that I came from God--the power of foretelling future events.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 14:28-31
Christ raises the expectations of his disciples to something beyond what they thought was their greatest happiness. His time was now short, he therefore spake largely to them. When we come to be sick, and to die, we may not be capable of talking much to those about us; such good counsel as we have to give, let us give while in health. Observe the prospect Christ had of an approaching conflict, not only with men, but…
John 14:29 in the original Greek
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Cross references for John 14:29
- John 13:19
Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.
- John 16:4-31
But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. …
- Matthew 24:24-25
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before.
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Context
- John 14:28
Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
- John 14:29
And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
- John 14:30
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
John 14:29 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y ahora os lo he dicho antes que se haga; para que cuando se hiciere, creáis. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et maintenant je vous l’ai dit avant que cela arrive, afin que, quand ce sera arrivé, vous croyiez. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und jetzt habe ich es euch gesagt, ehe es geschieht, auf daß, wenn es geschieht, ihr glaubet. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et nunc dixi vobis priusquam fiat: ut cum factum fuerit, credatis. |