John 14 · Verse 31

John 14:31

But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
John 14:31, King James Version

John 14:31 in other translations

BSBBut I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.
WEBBut that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father commanded me, even so I do. Arise, let’s go from here.
ASVbut that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
YLTbut that the world may know that I love the Father, and according as the Father gave me command so I do; arise, we may go hence.
DARBYbut that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father has commanded me, thus I do. Rise up, let us go hence.
BBEBut he comes so that the world may see that I have love for the Father, and that I am doing as I am ordered by the Father. Get up, and let us go.
WebsterBut that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

What does John 14:31 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:30-31

30-31. Hereafter I will not talk much with you--"I have a little more to say, but My work hastens apace, and the approach of the adversary will cut it short." for the prince of this world--(See on Joh 12:31). cometh--with hostile intent, for a last grand attack, having failed in His first formidable assault (Lu 4:1-13) from which he "departed [only] for a season" (Joh 14:13). and hath nothing in me--nothing of His…

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 31. That the world may know that I love the Father. That it might not be alleged that his virtue had not been subjected to trial. It was subjected. He was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin, Heb 4:15. He passed through the severest forms of temptation, that it might be seen and known that his holiness was proof to all trial, and that human nature might be so pure as to resist all forms of temptation. This will be the case with all the saints in heaven, and it was the case with Jesus on earth.

Even so I do. In all things he obeyed; and he showed that, in the face of calamities, persecutions, and temptations, he was still disposed to obey his Father. This he did that the world might know that he loved the Father. So should we bear trials and resist temptation; and so, through persecution and calamity, should we show that we are actuated by the love of God.

Arise, let us go hence. It has been commonly supposed that Jesus and the apostles now rose from the paschal supper and went to the Mount of Olives, and that the remainder of the discourse in chapters 15-16, together with the prayer in chapter 17, was delivered while on the way to the garden of Gethsemane; but some have supposed that they merely rose from the table, and that the discourse was finished before they left the room. The former is the more correct opinion. It was now probably toward midnight, and the moon was at the full, and the scene was one, therefore, of great interest and tenderness. Jesus, with a little band, was himself about to die, and he went forth in the stillness of the night, counselling his little company in regard to their duties and dangers, and invoking the protection and blessing of God his Father to attend, to sanctify, and guide them in the arduous labours, the toils, and the persecutions they were yet to endure, chapter 17.

(d) "as the Father gave me commandment" Ps 40:8, Php 2:8

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 31 Arise, let us go hence - Calmet supposes that Christ, having rendered thanks to God, and sung the usual hymn, Mat 26:30; Mar 14:26; rose from the table, left the city, and went towards the garden of Olives, or garden of Gethsemane, on the road to which, a part of the following discourse was delivered. It was now about midnight, and the moon was almost full, it being the 14th day of her age, about the time in which the Jewish passover was to be slain. The reader should carefully note the conduct of our Lord. He goes to die as a Sacrifice, out of love to mankind, in obedience to the Divine will, and with unshaken courage. All our actions should be formed on this plan. They should have the love of God and man for their principle and motive; his glory for their end; and his will for their rule. He who lives and acts thus shall live for ever. Amen.

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…

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John 14:31 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἀλλ᾽all᾽butG235
ἵναinathatG2443
γνῷgnōmay knowG1097
ὁhotheG3588
κόσμοςkosmosworldG2889
ὅτιhotithatG3754
ἀγαπῶagapōI loveG25
τὸνtontheG3588
πατέρα,pateraFather,G3962
καὶkaiandG2532
καθὼςkathōseven asG2531
ἐνετείλατόeneteilatoHe has commandedG1781
μοιmoito MeG3165
ὁhotheG3588
πατήρ,patērFather,G3962
οὕτωςhoutōsthusG3779
ποιῶ.¶poiōI do.G4160
ἐγείρεσθε,egeiresthedo rise up,G1453
ἄγωμενagōmenlet us goG71
ἐντεῦθεν.¶enteuthenfrom here.G1782

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for John 14:31

  • John 12:49

    For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

  • John 10:18

    No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.

  • Luke 12:50

    But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

  • Philippians 2:8

    And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  • John 4:34

    Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

  • Hebrews 5:7-8

    Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

  • Psalms 40:8

    I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

  • John 15:9

    As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

  • John 12:27

    Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

  • John 18:11

    Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

  • Matthew 26:39

    And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

  • Hebrews 12:2-3

    Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
that the.
4:34; 10:18; 12:27; 15:9; 18:11; Ps 40:8; Mt 26:39; Php 2:8
Heb 5:7,8; 10:5-9; 12:2,3
Arise.
18:1-4; Mt 26:46; Lu 12:50

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Context

  • John 14:30

    Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

  • John 14:31

    But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

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John 14:31 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Empero para que conozca el mundo que amo al Padre, y como el Padre me dió el mandamiento, así hago. Levantaos, vamos de aquí.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		mais afin que le monde connaisse que j’aime le Père; et selon que le Père m’a commandé, ainsi je fais. Levez-vous, partons d’ici!
German
Elberfelder 1871		aber auf daß die Welt erkenne, daß ich den Vater liebe und also tue, wie mir der Vater geboten hat. -Stehet auf, lasset uns von hinnen gehen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Sed ut cognoscat mundus quia diligo Patrem, et sicut mandatum dedit mihi Pater, sic facio. Surgite, eamus hinc.