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John 14:3

"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

We seek to deeply understand the Holy Scriptures—the clearest record of God’s presence with us. In this passage, Jesus speaks at the Last Supper, shortly after predicting His betrayal and Peter’s denial. The disciples are anxious and confused; despite Jesus’ efforts to prepare them, they cannot fully grasp this history-shattering moment.

Knowing His crucifixion is imminent and the disciples distressed by His departure, Jesus promises a future reunion and an eternal home. He appeals to His integrity: “if it were not so, I would have told you” (John 14:2).

“If I go and prepare a place for you” refers to Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension. His departure is not abandonment but a necessary step to secure eternal life for believers.

“I will come again” points to Christ’s Second Coming—a future, visible return to earth.

“Receive you unto myself” describes the gathering of believers to be with Him forever, often linked to the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17).

“That where I am, there ye may be also” emphasizes the personal, eternal fellowship Jesus promises—believers dwelling with Him in the Father’s house (heaven).

Key takeaways:

Hope: Death and separation are temporary.

Promise: His return is certain, not speculative.

Presence: The ultimate goal is unbroken relationship with Christ, not merely a location.

This verse stands as a cornerstone of Christian hope, affirming that Jesus’ departure was not the end but the beginning of God’s plan to bring His followers into eternal glory.

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