John 14:24

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 14:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He that loveth me not keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father`s who sent me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He that loveth me not keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father`s who sent me.
John 14:24 — American Standard Version

Context — John 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24He that loveth me not keepeth not my words: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father`s who sent me.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He that loveth me not, keepeth not my sayings, etc.] These words may have respect both to external professors of religion, who being destitute of true love to Christ, though they outwardly observe his ordinances and commands; yet inasmuch as this does not spring from a principle of love to him, and is done only to be seen of men, or to obtain life for themselves, may be said, not to keep his words or commands, because they do not keep them aright; and to the profane world, who, as they have no affection to Christ, pay no regard to any orders or ordinances of his: and they may be considered as having in them a reason or argument, justifying the conduct of Christ, in manifesting himself to his…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The word which ye hear is not mine - See the notes at John 5:19; John 7:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21-23; Mat 19:21, Mat 25:41-46; Co2 8:8, Co2 8:9; Jo1 3:16-20 and: Joh 14:10, Joh 3:34, Joh 5:19, Joh 5:38, Joh 7:16, Joh 7:28, Joh 8:26, Joh 8:28, Joh 8:38, Joh 8:42, Joh 12:44-50 John 14:25”
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