John 14:28 net — You heard me say to you,‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am goi…

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"You heard me say to you,‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am."

— John 14:28, NET Bible

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John 14 — Context

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“I have spoken these things while staying with you.

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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.

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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.

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You heard me say to you,‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.

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I have told you now before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.

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I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me,

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but I am doing just what the Father commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up, let us go from here.

John 14:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 14:28 say?
John 14:28 in the NET Bible reads: “You heard me say to you,‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.”
Where is John 14:28 in the Bible?
John 14:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 14, verse 28.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 14:28.
What translation should I read John 14:28 in?
John 14:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 14:28?
John 14:28 reads (NET): “You heard me say to you,‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I am.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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