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John 14:6
6Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me.
John 14:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- New International Version (NIV)Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Context of John 14:6
4And ye know where I go, and ye know the way. 5Thomas says to him, Lord, we know not where thou goest, and how can we know the way? Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me. 7If ye had known me, ye would have known also my Father, and henceforth ye know him and have seen him. 8Philip says to him, Lord, shew us the Father and it suffices us.
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λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· ἐγώ εἰμι ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή. οὐδεὶς ἔρχεται πρὸς τὸν πατέρα εἰ μὴ δι᾽ ἐμοῦ.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for John 14:6
- John 10:9I am the door: if any one enter in by me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and shall go out and shall find pasture.
- Isaiah 35:8And a highway shall be there and a way, and it shall be called, The way of holiness: the unclean shall not pass through it; but it shall be for these. Those that go [this] way — even fools, — shall not err [therein].
- Matthew 11:27All things have been delivered to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son but the Father, nor does any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom the Son may be pleased to reveal [him].
- Acts 4:12And salvation is in none other, for neither is there another name under heaven which is given among men by which we must be saved.
- Romans 5:2by whom we have also access by faith into this favour in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.
- Ephesians 2:18For through him we have both access by one Spirit to the Father.
- Hebrews 7:25Whence also he is able to save completely those who approach by him to God, always living to intercede for them.
- Hebrews 9:8the Holy Spirit shewing this, that the way of the [holy of] holies has not yet been made manifest while as yet the first tabernacle has [its] standing;
- Hebrews 10:19Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entering into the [holy of] holies by the blood of Jesus,
- 1 Peter 1:21who by him do believe on God, who has raised him from among [the] dead and given him glory, that your faith and hope should be in God.
- John 1:14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we have contemplated his glory, a glory as of an only-begotten with a father), full of grace and truth;
- John 8:32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.
- John 15:1I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
- John 18:37Pilate therefore said to him, Thou art then a king? Jesus answered, Thou sayest [it], that I am a king. I have been born for this, and for this I have come into the world, that I might bear witness to the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice.
- Romans 15:8For I say that Jesus Christ became a minister of [the] circumcision for [the] truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers;
- 2 Corinthians 1:19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, he who has been preached by us among you (by me and Silvanus and Timotheus), did not become yea and nay, but yea is in him.
Commentaries on John 14:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6I am the Way - That leads so the Father: - the Truth that teaches the knowledge of God, and directs in the way: - the Life that animates all those who seek and serve him, and which is to be enjoyed eternally at the end of the way. Christ is the Way: By his doctrine, John 6:68. By his example, 1 Peter 2:21. By his sacrifice, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 9:9. By his Spirit, John 16:13. He is the Truth: In opposition to all false religions. To the Mosaic law, which…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6I am the way - See Isaiah 35:8. By this is meant, doubtless, that they and all others were to have access to God only by obeying the instructions, imitating the example, and depending on the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was the leader in the road, the guide to the wandering, the teacher of the ignorant, and the example to all. See John 6:68; “Thou hast the words of eternal life;” 1 Peter 2:21; “Christ - suffered for us, leaving us an example that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6I am: See study note on 6:35. You can only access the Father through Jesus, who is the way and the truth and the life. The way to the Father is only through Jesus. Other religions and philosophies suggest different ways to God. But Jesus claimed he is the only way to God. Jesus is the truth because God is truth. God is the source of eternal life. At Lazarus’s tomb, Jesus demonstrated his divine power over life and death (11:25).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-74-7. whither I go ye know ... Thomas saith, Lord, we know not whither thou guest ... Jesus saith, I am the way, &c.--By saying this, He meant rather to draw out their inquiries and reply to them. Christ is "THE Way" to the Father--"no man cometh unto the Father but by Me"; He is "THE Truth" of all we find in the Father when we get to Him, "For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily" (Col 2:9), and He is all "THE Life" that shall ever flow…Read the comment
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Commentaries on John 14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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