John 14:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me, so that you can be where I am.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is promising his followers that after he leaves to prepare a place in heaven for them, he will return to bring them to be with him forever.

📚 Historical Context

Jesus spoke these words to his disciples during the Last Supper, just hours before his crucifixion. The disciples were troubled and confused about Jesus leaving them, so he was comforting them with promises about their eternal future together. This was part of Jesus preparing them for his death and eventual return.

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