John 14:4

4 And whither I go, ye know, and ye know the way.

John 14:4 Meaning and Commentary

John 14:4

And whither I go ye know
They might have known, at least, whither he was going, since he had spoke of his Father's house, and of his going to prepare a place for them there, and doubtless had some knowledge thereof, though very confused and imperfect:

and the way ye know:
this also they might have known from some expressions of his, that the way to his Father's house lay through sufferings and death, in which way they also were to follow him to his kingdom and glory. Though these words may be with an interrogation, "and whither I go do ye know? and the way do ye know?" which best agrees with Thomas's answer, and removes all appearance of contradiction between Christ's words and his.

John 14:4 In-Context

2 In the house of my Father be many dwellings; if any thing less, I had said to you [if any thing less, I should have said to you], for I go to make ready to you a place.
3 And if I go, and make ready to you a place, again I come, and I shall take you to myself, that where I am, ye be.
4 And whither I go, ye know, and ye know the way.
5 Thomas saith to him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest, and how be we able to know the way [and how may we know the way]?
6 Jesus saith to him, I am way, truth, and life; no man cometh to the Father, but by me.
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