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tr. King James translation committee (1611) · published 1611, before 1930 · source

John

John 12:20

And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:

Plain English · paraphraseAnd there were some Greeks among them who came to worship at the feast:

Latin · Clementine VulgateErant autem quidam gentiles, ex his qui ascenderant ut adorarent in die festo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ησαν δε ελληνες τινες εκ των αναβαινοντων ινα προσκυνησωσιν εν τη εορτη
John 12:21

The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.

Plain English · paraphraseThe same came therefore to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we want to see Jesus."

Latin · Clementine VulgateHi ergo accesserunt ad Philippum, qui erat a Bethsaida Galilææ, et rogabant eum, dicentes: Domine, volumus Jesum videre.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουτοι ουν προσηλθαν φιλιππω τω απο βηθσαιδα της γαλιλαιας και ηρωτων αυτον λεγοντες κυριε θελομεν τον ιησουν ιδειν
John 12:22

Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

Plain English · paraphrasePhilip comes and tells Andrew, and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVenit Philippus, et dicit Andreæ; Andreas rursum et Philippus dixerunt Jesu.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ερχεται ο φιλιππος και λεγει τω ανδρεα ερχεται ανδρεας και φιλιππος και λεγουσιν τω ιησου
John 12:23

And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered them, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified."

Latin · Clementine VulgateJesus autem respondit eis, dicens: Venit hora, ut clarificetur Filius hominis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε ιησους αποκρινεται αυτοις λεγων εληλυθεν η ωρα ινα δοξασθη ο υιος του ανθρωπου
John 12:24

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

Plain English · paraphraseTruly, truly, I say to you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces much fruit.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmen, amen dico vobis, nisi granum frumenti cadens in terram, mortuum fuerit,
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην αμην λεγω υμιν εαν μη ο κοκκος του σιτου πεσων εις την γην αποθανη αυτος μονος μενει εαν δε αποθανη πολυν καρπον φερει
John 12:25

He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

Plain English · paraphraseWhoever loves their life will lose it. Whoever hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

Latin · Clementine Vulgateipsum solum manet: si autem mortuum fuerit, multum fructum affert. Qui amat animam suam, perdet eam; et qui odit animam suam in hoc mundo, in vitam æternam custodit eam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο φιλων την ψυχην αυτου απολλυει αυτην και ο μισων την ψυχην αυτου εν τω κοσμω τουτω εις ζωην αιωνιον φυλαξει αυτην
John 12:26

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Plain English · paraphraseIf anyone serves me, let them follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, my Father will honor them.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi quis mihi ministrat, me sequatur, et ubi sum ego, illic et minister meus erit. Si quis mihi ministraverit, honorificabit eum Pater meus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εαν εμοι τις διακονη εμοι ακολουθειτω και οπου ειμι εγω εκει και ο διακονος ο εμος εσται εαν τις εμοι διακονη τιμησει αυτον ο πατηρ
John 12:27

Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.

Plain English · paraphraseNow my soul is troubled. What should I say? Father, save me from this hour. But I came to this hour for this very reason.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNunc anima mea turbata est. Et quid dicam? Pater, salvifica me ex hac hora. Sed propterea veni in horam hanc:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881νυν η ψυχη μου τεταρακται και τι ειπω πατερ σωσον με εκ της ωρας ταυτης αλλα δια τουτο ηλθον εις την ωραν ταυτην
John 12:28

Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.

Plain English · paraphraseFather, glorify your name. Then a voice came from heaven, saying, I have already glorified it, and I will glorify it again.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePater, clarifica nomen tuum. Venit ergo vox de cælo: Et clarificavi, et iterum clarificabo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πατερ δοξασον σου το ονομα ηλθεν ουν φωνη εκ του ουρανου και εδοξασα και παλιν δοξασω
John 12:29

The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.

Plain English · paraphraseThe people nearby who heard it said it was thunder. Others said an angel was speaking to him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateTurba ergo, quæ stabat, et audierat, dicebat tonitruum esse factum. Alii dicebant: Angelus ei locutus est.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο [ουν] οχλος ο εστως και ακουσας ελεγεν βροντην γεγονεναι αλλοι ελεγον αγγελος αυτω λελαληκεν
John 12:30

Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered, "This voice did not come because of me, but for your sake."

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit: Non propter me hæc vox venit, sed propter vos.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη και ειπεν ιησους ου δι εμε η φωνη αυτη γεγονεν αλλα δι υμας
John 12:31

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Plain English · paraphraseNow is the time to judge this world. Now the ruler of this world will be thrown out.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNunc judicium est mundi: nunc princeps hujus mundi ejicietur foras.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881νυν κρισις εστιν του κοσμου τουτου νυν ο αρχων του κοσμου τουτου εκβληθησεται εξω
John 12:32

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt ego, si exaltatus fuero a terra, omnia traham ad meipsum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881καγω αν υψωθω εκ της γης παντας ελκυσω προς εμαυτον
John 12:33

This he said, signifying what death he should die.

Plain English · paraphraseHe said this to show what kind of death he would die.

Latin · Clementine Vulgate(Hoc autem dicebat, significans qua morte esset moriturus.)
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τουτο δε ελεγεν σημαινων ποιω θανατω ημελλεν αποθνησκειν
John 12:34

The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

Plain English · paraphraseThe people answered him, "We have heard from the law that the Messiah will remain forever. Why then do you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit ei turba: Nos audivimus ex lege, quia Christus manet in æternum: et quomodo tu dicis: Oportet exaltari Filium hominis? quis est iste Filius hominis?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ουν αυτω ο οχλος ημεις ηκουσαμεν εκ του νομου οτι ο χριστος μενει εις τον αιωνα και πως λεγεις συ οτι δει υψωθηναι τον υιον του ανθρωπου τις εστιν ουτος ο υιος του ανθρωπου
John 12:35

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

Plain English · paraphraseThen Jesus said to them, "For a little while longer, the light will be with you. Walk while you have the light, before darkness comes upon you. The one who walks in darkness does not know where they are going."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDixit ergo eis Jesus: Adhuc modicum, lumen in vobis est. Ambulate dum lucem habetis, ut non vos tenebræ comprehendant; et qui ambulat in tenebris, nescit quo vadat.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειπεν ουν αυτοις ο ιησους ετι μικρον χρονον το φως εν υμιν εστιν περιπατειτε ως το φως εχετε ινα μη σκοτια υμας καταλαβη και ο περιπατων εν τη σκοτια ουκ οιδεν που υπαγει
John 12:36

While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

Plain English · paraphraseWhile you have light, believe in the light, so that you may become children of light. These things said Jesus, and he went away and hid himself from them.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDum lucem habetis, credite in lucem, ut filii lucis sitis. Hæc locutus est Jesus, et abiit et abscondit se ab eis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ως το φως εχετε πιστευετε εις το φως ινα υιοι φωτος γενησθε ταυτα ελαλησεν ιησους και απελθων εκρυβη απ αυτων
John 12:37

But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum autem tanta signa fecisset coram eis, non credebant in eum;
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τοσαυτα δε αυτου σημεια πεποιηκοτος εμπροσθεν αυτων ουκ επιστευον εις αυτον
John 12:38

That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?

Plain English · paraphraseSo that the words of the prophet Isaiah would be fulfilled, who said: "Lord, who has believed our message? To whom has the arm of the Lord been shown?"

Latin · Clementine Vulgateut sermo Isaiæ prophetæ impleretur, quem dixit: [Domine, quis credidit auditui nostro? et brachium Domini cui revelatum est?]
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ινα ο λογος ησαιου του προφητου πληρωθη ον ειπεν κυριε τις επιστευσεν τη ακοη ημων και ο βραχιων κυριου τινι απεκαλυφθη
John 12:39

Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,

Plain English · paraphraseTherefore they could not believe, because Isaiah said again,

Latin · Clementine VulgatePropterea non poterant credere, quia iterum dixit Isaias:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881δια τουτο ουκ ηδυναντο πιστευειν οτι παλιν ειπεν ησαιας
John 12:40

He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

Plain English · paraphraseHe has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts. They cannot see with their eyes or understand with their hearts, and so they cannot turn to me and be healed.

Latin · Clementine Vulgate[Excæcavit oculos eorum, et induravit cor eorum ut non videant oculis, et non intelligant corde, et convertantur, et sanem eos.]
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τετυφλωκεν αυτων τους οφθαλμους και επωρωσεν αυτων την καρδιαν ινα μη ιδωσιν τοις οφθαλμοις και νοησωσιν τη καρδια και στραφωσιν και ιασομαι αυτους
John 12:41

These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.

Plain English · paraphraseThese things said Isaiah when he saw his glory and spoke about him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHæc dixit Isaias, quando vidit gloriam ejus, et locutus est de eo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ταυτα ειπεν ησαιας οτι ειδεν την δοξαν αυτου και ελαλησεν περι αυτου
John 12:42

Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

Plain English · paraphraseNevertheless, many of the chief rulers also believed in him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, for fear they would be put out of the synagogue.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVerumtamen et ex principibus multi crediderunt in eum: sed propter pharisæos non confitebantur, ut e synagoga non ejicerentur.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ομως μεντοι και εκ των αρχοντων πολλοι επιστευσαν εις αυτον αλλα δια τους φαρισαιους ουχ ωμολογουν ινα μη αποσυναγωγοι γενωνται
John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDilexerunt enim gloriam hominum magis quam gloriam Dei.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ηγαπησαν γαρ την δοξαν των ανθρωπων μαλλον ηπερ την δοξαν του θεου
John 12:44

Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus cried and said, "He who believes in me, believes not in me, but in him who sent me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateJesus autem clamavit, et dixit: Qui credit in me, non credit in me, sed in eum qui misit me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ιησους δε εκραξεν και ειπεν ο πιστευων εις εμε ου πιστευει εις εμε αλλα εις τον πεμψαντα με
John 12:45

And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

Plain English · paraphraseWhoever sees me sees the one who sent me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt qui videt me, videt eum qui misit me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ο θεωρων εμε θεωρει τον πεμψαντα με
John 12:46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

Plain English · paraphraseI have come as a light into the world, so that whoever believes in me will not remain in darkness.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEgo lux in mundum veni, ut omnis qui credit in me, in tenebris non maneat.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εγω φως εις τον κοσμον εληλυθα ινα πας ο πιστευων εις εμε εν τη σκοτια μη μεινη
John 12:47

And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd if anyone hears my words and does not believe, I do not judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt si quis audierit verba mea, et non custodierit, ego non judico eum; non enim veni ut judicem mundum, sed ut salvificem mundum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εαν τις μου ακουση των ρηματων και μη φυλαξη εγω ου κρινω αυτον ου γαρ ηλθον ινα κρινω τον κοσμον αλλ ινα σωσω τον κοσμον
John 12:48

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

Plain English · paraphraseWhoever rejects me and does not accept my words has one who will judge him: the word I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui spernit me et non accipit verba mea, habet qui judicet eum. Sermo quem locutus sum, ille judicabit eum in novissimo die.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο αθετων εμε και μη λαμβανων τα ρηματα μου εχει τον κρινοντα αυτον ο λογος ον ελαλησα εκεινος κρινει αυτον εν τη εσχατη ημερα
John 12:49

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

Plain English · paraphraseI have not spoken on my own. The Father who sent me gave me orders about what I should say and what I should speak.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuia ego ex meipso non sum locutus, sed qui misit me, Pater, ipse mihi mandatum dedit quid dicam et quid loquar.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οτι εγω εξ εμαυτου ουκ ελαλησα αλλ ο πεμψας με πατηρ αυτος μοι εντολην δεδωκεν τι ειπω και τι λαλησω
John 12:50

And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd I know that his commandment is eternal life. So whatever I speak, I speak just as the Father said to me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt scio quia mandatum ejus vita æterna est: quæ ergo ego loquor, sicut dixit mihi Pater, sic loquor.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και οιδα οτι η εντολη αυτου ζωη αιωνιος εστιν α ουν εγω λαλω καθως ειρηκεν μοι ο πατηρ ουτως λαλω
John 13:1

Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

Plain English · paraphraseBefore the Passover feast, when Jesus knew his time had come to leave this world and go to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAnte diem festum Paschæ, sciens Jesus quia venit hora ejus ut transeat ex hoc mundo ad Patrem: cum dilexisset suos, qui erant in mundo, in finem dilexit eos.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881προ δε της εορτης του πασχα ειδως ο ιησους οτι ηλθεν αυτου η ωρα ινα μεταβη εκ του κοσμου τουτου προς τον πατερα αγαπησας τους ιδιους τους εν τω κοσμω εις τελος ηγαπησεν αυτους
John 13:2

And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt cœna facta, cum diabolus jam misisset in cor ut traderet eum Judas Simonis Iscariotæ:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και δειπνου γινομενου του διαβολου ηδη βεβληκοτος εις την καρδιαν ινα παραδοι αυτον ιουδας σιμωνος ισκαριωτης
John 13:3

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;

Plain English · paraphraseJesus knew that the Father had given him full authority, and that he had come from God and was returning to God.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatesciens quia omnia dedit ei Pater in manus, et quia a Deo exivit, et ad Deum vadit:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειδως οτι παντα εδωκεν αυτω ο πατηρ εις τας χειρας και οτι απο θεου εξηλθεν και προς τον θεον υπαγει
John 13:4

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.

Plain English · paraphraseHe got up from supper and took off his clothes. He took a towel and tied it around himself.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatesurgit a cœna, et ponit vestimenta sua, et cum accepisset linteum, præcinxit se.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εγειρεται εκ του δειπνου και τιθησιν τα ιματια και λαβων λεντιον διεζωσεν εαυτον
John 13:5

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

Plain English · paraphraseAfter that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, wiping them with the towel he had around his waist.

Latin · Clementine VulgateDeinde mittit aquam in pelvim, et cœpit lavare pedes discipulorum, et extergere linteo, quo erat præcinctus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειτα βαλλει υδωρ εις τον νιπτηρα και ηρξατο νιπτειν τους ποδας των μαθητων και εκμασσειν τω λεντιω ω ην διεζωσμενος
John 13:6

Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?

Plain English · paraphraseThen he came to Simon Peter. Peter said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateVenit ergo ad Simonem Petrum. Et dicit ei Petrus: Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ερχεται ουν προς σιμωνα πετρον λεγει αυτω κυριε συ μου νιπτεις τους ποδας
John 13:7

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Quod ego facio, tu nescis modo: scies autem postea.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτω ο εγω ποιω συ ουκ οιδας αρτι γνωση δε μετα ταυτα
John 13:8

Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.

Plain English · paraphrasePeter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part with me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Petrus: Non lavabis mihi pedes in æternum. Respondit ei Jesus: Si non lavero te, non habebis partem mecum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω πετρος ου μη νιψης μου τους ποδας εις τον αιωνα απεκριθη ιησους αυτω εαν μη νιψω σε ουκ εχεις μερος μετ εμου
John 13:9

Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.

Plain English · paraphraseSimon Peter said to him, “Lord, not just my feet, but also my hands and my head.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Simon Petrus: Domine, non tantum pedes meos, sed et manus, et caput.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω σιμων πετρος κυριε μη τους ποδας μου μονον αλλα και τας χειρας και την κεφαλην
John 13:10

Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to him, "Whoever has been washed needs only to wash their feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not all of you."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Qui lotus est, non indiget nisi ut pedes lavet, sed est mundus totus. Et vos mundi estis, sed non omnes.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω ιησους ο λελουμενος ουκ εχει χρειαν [ει μη τους ποδας] νιψασθαι αλλ εστιν καθαρος ολος και υμεις καθαροι εστε αλλ ουχι παντες
John 13:11

For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.

Plain English · paraphraseHe knew who would betray him. That is why he said, "You are not all clean."

Latin · Clementine VulgateSciebat enim quisnam esset qui traderet eum; propterea dixit: Non estis mundi omnes.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ηδει γαρ τον παραδιδοντα αυτον δια τουτο ειπεν οτι ουχι παντες καθαροι εστε
John 13:12

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

Plain English · paraphraseAfter he had washed their feet and put his clothes back on and sat down again, he said to them, Do you know what I have done to you?

Latin · Clementine VulgatePostquam ergo lavit pedes eorum, et accepit vestimenta sua, cum recubuisset iterum, dixit eis: Scitis quid fecerim vobis?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οτε ουν ενιψεν τους ποδας αυτων και ελαβεν τα ιματια αυτου και ανεπεσεν παλιν ειπεν αυτοις γινωσκετε τι πεποιηκα υμιν
John 13:13

Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

Plain English · paraphraseYou call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right to do so, for that is what I am.

Latin · Clementine VulgateVos vocatis me Magister et Domine, et bene dicitis: sum etenim.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881υμεις φωνειτε με ο διδασκαλος και ο κυριος και καλως λεγετε ειμι γαρ
John 13:14

If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi ergo ego lavi pedes vestros, Dominus et Magister, et vos debetis alter alterius lavare pedes.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ει ουν εγω ενιψα υμων τους ποδας ο κυριος και ο διδασκαλος και υμεις οφειλετε αλληλων νιπτειν τους ποδας
John 13:15

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateExemplum enim dedi vobis, ut quemadmodum ego feci vobis, ita et vos faciatis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881υποδειγμα γαρ εδωκα υμιν ινα καθως εγω εποιησα υμιν και υμεις ποιητε
John 13:16

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

Plain English · paraphraseI tell you truly, the servant is not greater than the master. The one who is sent is not greater than the one who sent them.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmen, amen dico vobis: non est servus major domino suo: neque apostolus major est eo qui misit illum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην αμην λεγω υμιν ουκ εστιν δουλος μειζων του κυριου αυτου ουδε αποστολος μειζων του πεμψαντος αυτον
John 13:17

If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

Plain English · paraphraseIf you know these things, you are happy if you do them.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi hæc scitis, beati eritis si feceritis ea.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ει ταυτα οιδατε μακαριοι εστε εαν ποιητε αυτα
John 13:18

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

Plain English · paraphraseI am not speaking about all of you. I know who I have chosen. But this must happen so that the scripture is fulfilled: "He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon de omnibus vobis dico: ego scio quos elegerim; sed ut adimpleatur Scriptura: Qui manducat mecum panem, levabit contra me calcaneum suum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ου περι παντων υμων λεγω εγω οιδα τινας εξελεξαμην αλλ ινα η γραφη πληρωθη ο τρωγων μου τον αρτον επηρεν επ εμε την πτερναν αυτου
John 13:19

Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he.

Plain English · paraphraseNow I tell you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you may believe that I am the one.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmodo dico vobis, priusquam fiat: ut cum factum fuerit, credatis quia ego sum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απ αρτι λεγω υμιν προ του γενεσθαι ινα πιστευητε οταν γενηται οτι εγω ειμι
John 13:20

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Plain English · paraphraseTruly, truly, I say to you, whoever welcomes anyone I send welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAmen, amen dico vobis: qui accipit si quem misero, me accipit; qui autem me accipit, accipit eum qui me misit.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην αμην λεγω υμιν ο λαμβανων αν τινα πεμψω εμε λαμβανει ο δε εμε λαμβανων λαμβανει τον πεμψαντα με
John 13:21

When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

Plain English · paraphraseWhen Jesus said this, he was deeply troubled. He said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum hæc dixisset Jesus, turbatus est spiritu: et protestatus est, et dixit: Amen, amen dico vobis, quia unus ex vobis tradet me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ταυτα ειπων ιησους εταραχθη τω πνευματι και εμαρτυρησεν και ειπεν αμην αμην λεγω υμιν οτι εις εξ υμων παραδωσει με
John 13:22

Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAspiciebant ergo ad invicem discipuli, hæsitantes de quo diceret.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εβλεπον εις αλληλους οι μαθηται απορουμενοι περι τινος λεγει
John 13:23

Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

Plain English · paraphraseNow there was a disciple leaning on Jesus’ chest, one whom Jesus loved.

Latin · Clementine VulgateErat ergo recumbens unus ex discipulis ejus in sinu Jesu, quem diligebat Jesus.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ην ανακειμενος εις εκ των μαθητων αυτου εν τω κολπω του ιησου ον ηγαπα [ο] ιησους
John 13:24

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

Plain English · paraphraseSimon Peter therefore signaled to him to ask who he was talking about.

Latin · Clementine VulgateInnuit ergo huic Simon Petrus, et dixit ei: Quis est, de quo dicit?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881νευει ουν τουτω σιμων πετρος και λεγει αυτω ειπε τις εστιν περι ου λεγει
John 13:25

He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

Plain English · paraphraseHe then lay on Jesus’ chest and said to him, "Lord, who is it?"

Latin · Clementine VulgateItaque cum recubuisset ille supra pectus Jesu, dicit ei: Domine, quis est?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αναπεσων εκεινος ουτως επι το στηθος του ιησου λεγει αυτω κυριε τις εστιν
John 13:26

Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered, "It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread after I dip it." When he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus: Ille est cui ego intinctum panem porrexero. Et cum intinxisset panem, dedit Judæ Simonis Iscariotæ.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αποκρινεται ουν [ο] ιησους εκεινος εστιν ω εγω βαψω το ψωμιον και δωσω αυτω βαψας ουν [το] ψωμιον λαμβανει και διδωσιν ιουδα σιμωνος ισκαριωτου
John 13:27

And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt post buccellam, introivit in eum Satanas. Et dixit ei Jesus: Quod facis, fac citius.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και μετα το ψωμιον τοτε εισηλθεν εις εκεινον ο σατανας λεγει ουν αυτω ιησους ο ποιεις ποιησον ταχειον
John 13:28

Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.

Plain English · paraphraseNo one at the table knew what he meant by saying this to him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHoc autem nemo scivit discumbentium ad quid dixerit ei.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τουτο [δε] ουδεις εγνω των ανακειμενων προς τι ειπεν αυτω
John 13:29

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Plain English · paraphraseFor some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said to him, "Buy those things that we need for the feast," or "Give something to the poor."

Latin · Clementine VulgateQuidam enim putabant, quia loculos habebat Judas, quod dixisset ei Jesus: Eme ea quæ opus sunt nobis ad diem festum: aut egenis ut aliquid daret.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τινες γαρ εδοκουν επει το γλωσσοκομον ειχεν ιουδας οτι λεγει αυτω ιησους αγορασον ων χρειαν εχομεν εις την εορτην η τοις πτωχοις ινα τι δω
John 13:30

He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

Plain English · paraphraseHe took the piece of bread and went out right away. It was night.

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum ergo accepisset ille buccellam, exivit continuo. Erat autem nox.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λαβων ουν το ψωμιον εκεινος εξηλθεν ευθυς ην δε νυξ
John 13:31

Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

Plain English · paraphraseSo when he had left, Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in him."

Latin · Clementine VulgateCum ergo exisset, dixit Jesus: Nunc clarificatus est Filius hominis, et Deus clarificatus est in eo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881οτε ουν εξηλθεν λεγει ιησους νυν εδοξασθη ο υιος του ανθρωπου και ο θεος εδοξασθη εν αυτω
John 13:32

If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

Plain English · paraphraseIf God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and will immediately glorify him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi Deus clarificatus est in eo, et Deus clarificabit eum in semetipso: et continuo clarificabit eum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ο θεος δοξασει αυτον εν αυτω και ευθυς δοξασει αυτον
John 13:33

Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

Plain English · paraphraseChildren, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me. Just as I told the Jews, "Where I am going, you cannot come," I say the same to you now.

Latin · Clementine VulgateFilioli, adhuc modicum vobiscum sum. Quæretis me; et sicut dixi Judæis, quo ego vado, vos non potestis venire: et vobis dico modo.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881τεκνια ετι μικρον μεθ υμων ειμι ζητησετε με και καθως ειπον τοις ιουδαιοις οτι οπου εγω υπαγω υμεις ου δυνασθε ελθειν και υμιν λεγω αρτι
John 13:34

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Plain English · paraphraseI give you a new command: Love each other. I have loved you, so you must also love each other.

Latin · Clementine VulgateMandatum novum do vobis: ut diligatis invicem: sicut dilexi vos, ut et vos diligatis invicem.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εντολην καινην διδωμι υμιν ινα αγαπατε αλληλους καθως ηγαπησα υμας ινα και υμεις αγαπατε αλληλους
John 13:35

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Plain English · paraphraseBy this will all people know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIn hoc cognoscent omnes quia discipuli mei estis, si dilectionem habueritis ad invicem.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εν τουτω γνωσονται παντες οτι εμοι μαθηται εστε εαν αγαπην εχητε εν αλληλοις
John 13:36

Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.

Plain English · paraphraseSimon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now. But you will follow me later.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Simon Petrus: Domine, quo vadis? Respondit Jesus: Quo ego vado non potes me modo sequi: sequeris autem postea.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω σιμων πετρος κυριε που υπαγεις απεκριθη ιησους οπου υπαγω ου δυνασαι μοι νυν ακολουθησαι ακολουθησεις δε υστερον
John 13:37

Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.

Plain English · paraphrasePeter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for your sake.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Petrus: Quare non possum te sequi modo? animam meam pro te ponam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω [ο] πετρος κυριε δια τι ου δυναμαι σοι ακολουθειν αρτι την ψυχην μου υπερ σου θησω
John 13:38

Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus answered him, “Do you want to lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, the rooster will not crow before you deny me three times.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit ei Jesus: Animam tuam pro me pones? amen, amen dico tibi: non cantabit gallus, donec ter me neges.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αποκρινεται ιησους την ψυχην σου υπερ εμου θησεις αμην αμην λεγω σοι ου μη αλεκτωρ φωνηση εως ου αρνηση με τρις
John 14:1

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon turbetur cor vestrum. Creditis in Deum, et in me credite.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881μη ταρασσεσθω υμων η καρδια πιστευετε εις τον θεον και εις εμε πιστευετε
John 14:2

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Plain English · paraphraseIn my Father’s house there are many homes. If it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIn domo Patris mei mansiones multæ sunt; si quominus dixissem vobis: quia vado parare vobis locum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εν τη οικια του πατρος μου μοναι πολλαι εισιν ει δε μη ειπον αν υμιν οτι πορευομαι ετοιμασαι τοπον υμιν
John 14:3

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.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself. Where I am, there you may be also.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt si abiero, et præparavero vobis locum, iterum venio, et accipiam vos ad meipsum: ut ubi sum ego, et vos sitis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και εαν πορευθω και ετοιμασω τοπον υμιν παλιν ερχομαι και παραλημψομαι υμας προς εμαυτον ινα οπου ειμι εγω και υμεις ητε
John 14:4

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

Plain English · paraphraseAnd where I am going you know, and the way you know.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt quo ego vado scitis, et viam scitis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και οπου εγω υπαγω οιδατε την οδον
John 14:5

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Thomas: Domine, nescimus quo vadis: et quomodo possumus viam scire?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω θωμας κυριε ουκ οιδαμεν που υπαγεις πως οιδαμεν την οδον
John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Plain English · paraphraseJesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Ego sum via, et veritas, et vita. Nemo venit ad Patrem, nisi per me.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω ιησους εγω ειμι η οδος και η αληθεια και η ζωη ουδεις ερχεται προς τον πατερα ει μη δι εμου
John 14:7

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

Plain English · paraphraseIf you had known me, you would also have known my Father. From now on, you know him and have seen him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi cognovissetis me, et Patrem meum utique cognovissetis: et amodo cognoscetis eum, et vidistis eum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ει εγνωκειτε με και τον πατερα μου αν ηδειτε απ αρτι γινωσκετε αυτον και εωρακατε
John 14:8

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

Plain English · paraphrasePhilip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Philippus: Domine, ostende nobis Patrem, et sufficit nobis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω φιλιππος κυριε δειξον ημιν τον πατερα και αρκει ημιν
John 14:9

Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Jesus: Tanto tempore vobiscum sum, et non cognovistis me? Philippe, qui videt me, videt et Patrem. Quomodo tu dicis: Ostende nobis Patrem?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω [ο] ιησους τοσουτον χρονον μεθ υμων ειμι και ουκ εγνωκας με φιλιππε ο εωρακως εμε εωρακεν τον πατερα πως συ λεγεις δειξον ημιν τον πατερα
John 14:10

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

Plain English · paraphraseDo you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words I speak to you, I do not speak from myself. The Father who lives in me, he does the works.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon creditis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est? Verba quæ ego loquor vobis, a meipso non loquor. Pater autem in me manens, ipse fecit opera.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ου πιστευεις οτι εγω εν τω πατρι και ο πατηρ εν εμοι εστιν τα ρηματα α εγω λεγω υμιν απ εμαυτου ου λαλω ο δε πατηρ εν εμοι μενων ποιει τα εργα αυτου
John 14:11

Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

Plain English · paraphraseBelieve me when I say I am in the Father, and the Father is in me. Or if you won’t believe that, believe me because of the works themselves.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon creditis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881πιστευετε μοι οτι εγω εν τω πατρι και ο πατηρ εν εμοι ει δε μη δια τα εργα αυτα πιστευετε
John 14:12

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

Plain English · paraphraseI tell you the truth: whoever believes in me will do the works I do, and even greater works than these, because I am going to my Father.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatealioquin propter opera ipsa credite. Amen, amen dico vobis, qui credit in me, opera quæ ego facio, et ipse faciet, et majora horum faciet: quia ego ad Patrem vado.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αμην αμην λεγω υμιν ο πιστευων εις εμε τα εργα α εγω ποιω κακεινος ποιησει και μειζονα τουτων ποιησει οτι εγω προς τον πατερα πορευομαι
John 14:13

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt quodcumque petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, hoc faciam: ut glorificetur Pater in Filio.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και ο τι αν αιτησητε εν τω ονοματι μου τουτο ποιησω ινα δοξασθη ο πατηρ εν τω υιω
John 14:14

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

Plain English · paraphraseIf you ask for anything in my name, I will do it.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi quid petieritis me in nomine meo, hoc faciam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εαν τι αιτησητε [με] εν τω ονοματι μου τουτο ποιησω
John 14:15

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSi diligitis me, mandata mea servate:
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εαν αγαπατε με τας εντολας τας εμας τηρησετε
John 14:16

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Plain English · paraphraseAnd I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, who will stay with you forever;

Latin · Clementine Vulgateet ego rogabo Patrem, et alium Paraclitum dabit vobis, ut maneat vobiscum in æternum,
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881καγω ερωτησω τον πατερα και αλλον παρακλητον δωσει υμιν ινα η μεθ υμων εις τον αιωνα
John 14:17

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSpiritum veritatis, quem mundus non potest accipere, quia non videt eum, nec scit eum: vos autem cognoscetis eum, quia apud vos manebit, et in vobis erit.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881το πνευμα της αληθειας ο ο κοσμος ου δυναται λαβειν οτι ου θεωρει αυτο ουδε γινωσκει υμεις γινωσκετε αυτο οτι παρ υμιν μενει και εν υμιν εστιν
John 14:18

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

Plain English · paraphraseI will not leave you without comfort: I will come to you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateNon relinquam vos orphanos: veniam ad vos.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουκ αφησω υμας ορφανους ερχομαι προς υμας
John 14:19

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

Plain English · paraphraseBut for a little while longer, the world will see me no more. But you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAdhuc modicum, et mundus me jam non videt. Vos autem videtis me: quia ego vivo, et vos vivetis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ετι μικρον και ο κοσμος με ουκετι θεωρει υμεις δε θεωρειτε με οτι εγω ζω και υμεις ζησετε
John 14:20

At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.

Plain English · paraphraseAt that time you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateIn illo die vos cognoscetis quia ego sum in Patre meo, et vos in me, et ego in vobis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881εν εκεινη τη ημερα υμεις γνωσεσθε οτι εγω εν τω πατρι μου και υμεις εν εμοι καγω εν υμιν
John 14:21

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Plain English · paraphraseThe one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father. I will also love that person and reveal myself to them.

Latin · Clementine VulgateQui habet mandata mea, et servat ea: ille est qui diligit me. Qui autem diligit me, diligetur a Patre meo: et ego diligam eum, et manifestabo ei meipsum.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο εχων τας εντολας μου και τηρων αυτας εκεινος εστιν ο αγαπων με ο δε αγαπων με αγαπηθησεται υπο του πατρος μου καγω αγαπησω αυτον και εμφανισω αυτω εμαυτον
John 14:22

Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

Plain English · paraphraseJudas, not Iscariot, said to him, “Lord, why will you show yourself to us and not to the world?”

Latin · Clementine VulgateDicit ei Judas, non ille Iscariotes: Domine, quid factum est, quia manifestaturus es nobis teipsum, et non mundo?
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881λεγει αυτω ιουδας ουχ ο ισκαριωτης κυριε τι γεγονεν οτι ημιν μελλεις εμφανιζειν σεαυτον και ουχι τω κοσμω
John 14:23

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Latin · Clementine VulgateRespondit Jesus, et dixit ei: Si quis diligit me, sermonem meum servabit, et Pater meus diliget eum, et ad eum veniemus, et mansionem apud eum faciemus;
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881απεκριθη ιησους και ειπεν αυτω εαν τις αγαπα με τον λογον μου τηρησει και ο πατηρ μου αγαπησει αυτον και προς αυτον ελευσομεθα και μονην παρ αυτω ποιησομεθα
John 14:24

He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.

Plain English · paraphraseIf someone does not love me, they do not keep my words. The message you hear is not mine, but the Father’s who sent me.

Latin · Clementine Vulgatequi non diligit me, sermones meos non servat. Et sermonem, quem audistis, non est meus: sed ejus qui misit me, Patris.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο μη αγαπων με τους λογους μου ου τηρει και ο λογος ον ακουετε ουκ εστιν εμος αλλα του πεμψαντος με πατρος
John 14:25

These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

Plain English · paraphraseI have said these things to you while I am still with you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateHæc locutus sum vobis apud vos manens.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ταυτα λελαληκα υμιν παρ υμιν μενων
John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Plain English · paraphraseBut the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all things I have said to you.

Latin · Clementine VulgateParaclitus autem Spiritus Sanctus, quem mittet Pater in nomine meo, ille vos docebit omnia, et suggeret vobis omnia quæcumque dixero vobis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ο δε παρακλητος το πνευμα το αγιον ο πεμψει ο πατηρ εν τω ονοματι μου εκεινος υμας διδαξει παντα και υπομνησει υμας παντα α ειπον υμιν εγω
John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Plain English · paraphraseI leave peace with you, and I give you my peace. I give it to you in a way the world cannot. Don’t let your heart be troubled or afraid.

Latin · Clementine VulgatePacem relinquo vobis, pacem meam do vobis: non quomodo mundus dat, ego do vobis. Non turbetur cor vestrum, neque formidet.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ειρηνην αφιημι υμιν ειρηνην την εμην διδωμι υμιν ου καθως ο κοσμος διδωσιν εγω διδωμι υμιν μη ταρασσεσθω υμων η καρδια μηδε δειλιατω
John 14:28

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Plain English · paraphraseYou have heard how I told you, I am going away and then coming back to you. If you loved me, you would be glad that I said, I am going to the Father, because my Father is greater than I am.

Latin · Clementine VulgateAudistis quia ego dixi vobis: Vado, et venio ad vos. Si diligeretis me, gauderetis utique, quia vado ad Patrem: quia Pater major me est.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ηκουσατε οτι εγω ειπον υμιν υπαγω και ερχομαι προς υμας ει ηγαπατε με εχαρητε αν οτι πορευομαι προς τον πατερα οτι ο πατηρ μειζων μου εστιν
John 14:29

And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe.

Plain English · paraphraseAnd now I have told you before it happens, so that when it happens, you will believe.

Latin · Clementine VulgateEt nunc dixi vobis priusquam fiat: ut cum factum fuerit, credatis.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881και νυν ειρηκα υμιν πριν γενεσθαι ινα οταν γενηται πιστευσητε
John 14:30

Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

Plain English · paraphraseAfter this, I will not speak much with you, because the ruler of this world is coming, and he has no power over me.

Latin · Clementine VulgateJam non multa loquar vobiscum: venit enim princeps mundi hujus, et in me non habet quidquam.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881ουκετι πολλα λαλησω μεθ υμων ερχεται γαρ ο του κοσμου αρχων και εν εμοι ουκ εχει ουδεν
John 14:31

But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

Plain English · paraphraseBut I say this so the world will know that I love the Father. And as the Father gave me commands, so I act. Come, let us leave this place.

Latin · Clementine VulgateSed ut cognoscat mundus quia diligo Patrem, et sicut mandatum dedit mihi Pater, sic facio. Surgite, eamus hinc.
Greek · Westcott–Hort 1881αλλ ινα γνω ο κοσμος οτι αγαπω τον πατερα και καθως εντολην εδωκεν μοι ο πατηρ ουτως ποιω εγειρεσθε αγωμεν εντευθεν