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.
31 but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me."Come now; let us leave.
31 but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go from here.
31 But so the world might know how thoroughly I love the Father, I am carrying out my Father's instructions right down to the last detail. "Get up. Let's go. It's time to leave here.
31 But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go from here.
31 but I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. Come, let's be going.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 14:31
Commentary on John 14:28-31
(Read 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 with the powers of darkness. Satan has something in us to perplex us with, for we have all sinned; but when he would disturb Christ, he found nothing sinful to help him. The best evidence of our love to the Father is, our doing as he has commanded us. Let us rejoice in the Saviour's victories over Satan the prince of this world. Let us copy the example of his love and obedience.