John 14 Chapter Introduction

Structure and Formatting

1. Jesus says he is the way to the Father ([14:1–14](../14/01.md))2. Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit will come ([14:15–31](../14/15.md))

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

“My Father’s house”

Jesus used these words to refer to heaven, where God dwells. It does not refer to any temple in Jerusalem or to a church building. (See: heaven)

The Holy Spirit

Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to them. He called the Holy Spirit the Helper ([14:16](../14/16.md)), who is always with God’s people to help them and to speak to God for them. Jesus also called him the Spirit of Truth ([14:17](../14/17.md)), who tells God’s people what is true about God so they know him better and serve him well. (See: holyspirit)