[[John-14]] Prev: [[Prophecies in John-13]] | Next: [[Prophecies in John-15]] --- ### And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts his departure to prepare a heavenly dwelling and his subsequent return to take his followers to be with him. *Historical context*: Theologians and historians typically interpret this as a prediction of the Second Coming (Parousia). In the Christian tradition, this is linked to the event described in [[Acts-01#v11|Acts 1:11]], where angels state that Jesus will return in the same way he ascended, and [[1 Thess-04#v16|1 Thessalonians 4:16]]-17, which describes the 'rapture' or gathering of believers. *Related to*: ### Most certainly I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and he will do greater works than these, because I am going to my Father. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts that his followers will perform miracles and works that exceed his own in scope or spiritual reach after his ascension. *Historical context*: This is widely regarded as being fulfilled in the Book of Acts and the subsequent history of the Christian Church. Examples include Peter's shadow healing the sick ([[Acts-05#v15|Acts 5:15]]) and the conversion of thousands on the Day of Pentecost ([[Acts-02#v41|Acts 2:41]]), which represented a geographic and numerical expansion far beyond Jesus' localized earthly ministry in Judea and Galilee. *Related to*: ### I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever: the Spirit of truth... he lives with you, and will be in you. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus promises the arrival of the Holy Spirit (the Paraclete) to guide, teach, and remain within his disciples permanently. *Historical context*: The historical fulfillment is identified with the event of Pentecost described in [[Acts|Acts 2]], where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in Jerusalem. This marked the beginning of the 'Age of the Spirit' in Christian theology, enabling the disciples to speak in tongues and boldly preach the gospel to diverse nations. *Related to*: ### Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts his imminent death (which hides him from the 'world') and his resurrection appearances specifically to his disciples. *Historical context*: This prophecy was fulfilled during the forty days between Jesus' resurrection and ascension. Historians of the text note that the New Testament records no instances of Jesus appearing to unbelievers or the Roman/Jewish authorities after his death; instead, he appeared only to his followers ([[John|John 20]]-21, [[1 Cor-15#v5|1 Corinthians 15:5]]-8, [[Acts-10#v40|Acts 10:40]]-41). *Related to*: ### I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts the immediate approach of the 'prince of the world' (Satan), manifesting through the betrayal and the coming of the guards. *Historical context*: This was fulfilled shortly after the discourse when Judas Iscariot arrived at the Garden of Gethsemane with a detachment of soldiers and officials ([[John-18#v1|John 18:1]]-3) to arrest Jesus, initiating the Passion. *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy