Easter · The Day of Pentecost
John 14:23-31
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
May 24, 2026
Overview & Insights
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” (John 14:27)
The single theme of the first block of teaching material is developed in dialogue form, with a series of questions and answers (13:36–14:24) ending with a postscript in the form of a monologue (14:25–31). Each question is occasioned by a previous statement of Jesus, so that each interchange has three parts: Jesus’ initial statement, the question that it occasions, and Jesus’ answer to the question. In all, four disciples take their turn as inquirers: Peter, Thomas, Philip, and Judas (not “the son of Simon Iscariot,” but another disciple named Judas).
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Commentary
John 14 - Enduring Word Bible Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse exposition of the Father and Son making their home with those who love Jesus (14:23).
John 14 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
Precept Austin's detailed word notes and cross-references on the promise of the Spirit and Christ's peace.
John 14:23 Commentaries - Bible Hub BibleHub
A classic aggregator of historic commentators on the indwelling of God and the gift of peace.
John 14:23-29 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary casting the Spirit as the prompter who reminds the church of Jesus' words.
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle C | Loyola Press Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic Sunday Connection reflection on this exact Pentecost Gospel with everyday application.
Background & Word Study
John - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Fourth Gospel and the Farewell Discourse setting of this reading.
Gospel of John Summary | Watch an Overview Video (Part 2) BibleProject
BibleProject's animated overview of John 13-21 where Jesus promises the Advocate.
John 14:23 Interlinear - Bible Hub BibleHub
Greek interlinear with parsing for parakletos, mone (dwelling), and eirene (peace).
Love, Obedience, and the Spirit as 'another Helper' in John 14 | Psephizo Psephizo · Ian Paul
Ian Paul's Anglican study of love, obedience, and the sending of the Paraclete in John 14.
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Questions preachers ask
What does Jesus promise before he departs?
Jesus promises that the Father will send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to teach and remind the disciples of all he said, and he leaves them his own peace, so their hearts need not be troubled.
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