John 14:5 kjva — Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?"

— John 14:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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John 14 — Context

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In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

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And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

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Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

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Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

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Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

John 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 14:5 say?
John 14:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?”
Where is John 14:5 in the Bible?
John 14:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 14, verse 5.
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 14:5.
What translation should I read John 14:5 in?
John 14:5 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 14:5?
John 14:5 reads (KJVA): “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?” 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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