29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe.
29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
29 And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place you may believe.
29 "I've told you this ahead of time, before it happens, so that when it does happen, the confirmation will deepen your belief in me.
29 And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe.
29 I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 14:29
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.