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Bible verse
John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
What it means
With betrayal and the cross drawing near, Jesus turns to comfort his frightened friends. He tells them to steady their hearts by trusting, trusting God and trusting him just the same. Our anxious hearts want something solid to stand on, and he offers himself. When circumstances shake and fear rises, the answer is not to summon more willpower but to lean the whole weight of our worry onto the One who is going ahead to prepare a place for us.
John 14:1 at a glance
| Reference | John 14:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | John |
| Chapter to read it in | John 14 |
| Topic | peace |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Isaiah 26:3
- John 16:22-23
- Isaiah 12:2-3
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- John 14:27-28
- John 6:40
- Psalms 42:5-6
- John 12:44
- Psalms 43:5
- 1 Peter 1:21
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find John 14:1?
It is in John, in John 14. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with John 14:1?
Readers most often set it beside Isaiah 26:3, John 16:22-23, Isaiah 12:2-3, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray John 14:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about John 14:1 is hidden from you. We bring you John 14:1, peace. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of John 14 today, not only the one verse.
- Write John 14:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
