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John 14:20

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 14:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
John 14:20 — American Standard Version

Context — John 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17[even] the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.
18I will not leave you desolate: I come unto you.
19Yet a little while, and the world beholdeth me no more; but ye behold me: because I live, ye shall live also.
20In that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
21He 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 unto him.
22Judas (not Iscariot) saith unto him, Lord, what is come to pass that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“At that day--of the Spirit's coming. ye shall know that I am in my Father, ye in me, I in you--(See on Joh 17:22-23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“At that day - In the time when my life shall be fully manifested to you, and you shall receive the assurance that I live. This refers to the time after his resurrection, and to the manifestations which in various ways he would make that he was alive. That I am in my “Father ... - That we are most intimately and indissolubly united. See the notes at John 10:38. Ye in me - That there is a union between us which can never be severed. See the notes at John 15:1-7. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“At that day - When ye see me after my resurrection; but more eminently at the day of pentecost. John 14:21”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:20 Jesus’ resurrection (14:19) inaugurated his spiritual union with his disciples, which is parallel to the union he enjoys with the Father (see 15:4-5; 1 Jn 1:3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“ye shall: Joh 14:10, Joh 10:38, Joh 17:7, Joh 17:11, Joh 17:21-23, Joh 17:26; Co2 5:19; Col 1:19, Col 2:9 ye in: Joh 6:56, Joh 15:5-7; Rom 8:1, Rom 16:7; Co1 1:30; Co2 5:17, Co2 12:2, Co2 13:5; Gal 2:20; Eph 2:10; Col 1:27; Jo1 4:12 John 14:21”
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