John 14:23

“Jesus answered and said unto him, etc.] This answer is returned, and these words are spoken, for the further confirmation and explanation of what was before said: if a man love me, he will keep my words; by his “words” are meant not his doctrines, but his ordinances; the same with his commandments, (<431421>John 14:21), which he has said, ordered, and commanded to be observed, and which are observed by such who truly love him, and that from a principle of love to him, and with a view to his glory: and for the encouragement of such persons as before, he says, and my Father will love him: which is to be understood not of the love of the Father, as in his own heart, which is not taken up in…”

“we will come and make our abode with him--Astonishing statement! In the Father's "coming" He "refers to the revelation of Him as a Father to the soul, which does not take place till the Spirit comes into the heart, teaching it to cry, Abba, Father" [OLSHAUSEN]. The "abode" means a permanent, eternal stay! (Compare Lev 26:11-12; Eze 37:26-27; Co2 6:16; and contrast Jer 14:8).”

“Will keep my words - See John 14:15. We will come to him - We will come to him with the manifestation of pardon, peace of conscience, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It means that God will manifest himself to the soul as a Father and Friend; that Jesus will manifest himself as a Saviour; that is, that there will be shed abroad in the heart just views and proper feelings toward God and Christ. The Christian will rejoice in the perfections of God and of Christ, and will delight to contemplate the glories of a present Saviour. The condition of a sinner is represented as one who has gone astray from God, and from whom God has withdrawn, Psalms 58:3; Proverbs 28:10; Ezekiel 14:11. He is alienated…”

“Jesus answered - Because ye love and obey me, and they do not, therefore I will reveal myself to you, and not to them. My Father will love him - The more any man loves and obeys, the more God will love him. And we will come to him, and make our abode with him - Which implies such a large manifestation of the Divine presence and love, that the former in justification is as nothing in comparison of it. John 14:26”

“14:23-24 Jesus answered Judas’s question, explaining that his coming would be a profound spiritual revelation beyond the world’s grasp. • Jesus’ coming would occur in three experiences: his resurrection, the coming of the Spirit, and his second coming. When he comes in the Spirit, he and the Father will reside within believers, making a home with each of them (see study note on 14:2).”

“If: Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21 make: Joh 14:17, Joh 5:17-19, Joh 6:56, Joh 10:30; Gen 1:26, Gen 11:7; Psa 90:1, Psa 91:1; Isa 57:15; Rom 8:9-11; Jo1 2:24, Jo1 4:4, Jo1 4:15, Jo1 4:16; Rev 3:20, Rev 3:21, Rev 7:15-17, Rev 21:22, Rev 22:3 John 14:24”