John 14 - NIV Essentials Study Bible

14:13 in my name. Not simply prayer that mentions Jesus’ name but prayer in accordance with all that the person who bears the name is (see note on 2:23). It is prayer aimed at carrying forward the work Jesus did—prayer that he himself will answer (see also v. 14).

14:17 Spirit of truth. In essence and in action the Spirit is characterized by truth. He brings people to the truth of God. All three persons of the Trinity are linked with truth. See also the Father (see 4:24 and note; cf. Ps 31:5; Isa 65:16) and the Son (see v. 6). The world. Which takes no notice of the Spirit of God. But the Spirit was “with” Jesus’ disciples and would be “in” them. Some believe the latter relationship (indwelling) specifically anticipates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (see Ac 2:4, 17, 38 and notes; cf. Ro 8:9).

14:20 On that day you will realize. The resurrection would radically change their thinking.

14:27 Peace . . . my peace. A common Hebrew greeting (see 20:19, 21, 26), which Jesus uses here in an unusual way. The term speaks, in effect, of the salvation that Christ’s redemptive work will achieve for his disciples—total well-being and inner rest of spirit, in fellowship with God. All true peace is his gift, which the repetition emphasizes.

14:28 the Father is greater than I. Revealing the subordinate role Jesus accepted as a necessary part of the incarnation. The statement must be understood in the light of the unity between the Father and the Son (see 10:30 and note).

14:30 prince of this world. See note on 12:31. has no hold on me. Satan has a hold over people because of their fallen state. Since Christ was sinless, Satan could have no hold on him.