John 14:3 Context
The Gospel of John was written by the apostle John, one of the first followers of Jesus. He was with Jesus from the early days of Jesus’ ministry through the time of his ascension into heaven.
John tells us that Jesus comforted the disciples with the words of John 14:3 just after the Last Supper on the night before he was crucified.
John 1:43 meaning and explanation
John 1:43 Bible verse meaning “Follow Me”
John 14:3 Meaning
This would have reminded the disciples of Jewish wedding customs.
After a man and woman became betrothed, the man went to his father’s house to add a room for him and his future bride to live in.
He was gone for several months, or even years, in order to “prepare a place” for her. When the room was ready, he returned, they were married, and he took her to his father’s house.
In several places, the Bible compares Christ and the church to a bride and bridegroom.
Just like a Jewish bridegroom, Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us, and when he returns, he will take us to be with him.
We don’t know how long it will be until he returns, but we can trust that he will.
And when he does, we will go with him to heaven, which is an actual physical place where all the pain and difficulties of this world will be behind us.
Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled, but to trust him (John 14:1). He will do what he has promised to do.
What does John 1:43 mean about discipleship
John 14:3 Application
Brides in Jesus’ day didn’t know when their bridegrooms would return for them, and we don’t know when Jesus will return for us. But we can trust that he will return, and we must be ready when he does.
When we experience difficulties here on earth, we can take comfort in knowing that no matter what happens, our struggles here won’t last.
One day Jesus will return to take us with him, and we’ll leave all our earthly troubles behind.
If we choose to remember that the Lord is preparing a place for us where we can be with him for eternity, we can focus on our future rather than our problems.
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
John 1:43 explained in simple words