Key Figures — John 14

4 figures

Jesus
The Son of God, Teacher, and Comforter.
In this chapter, Jesus comforts His disciples, promising the Holy Spirit and affirming His unity with the Father. He declares Himself as the way, the truth, and the life, emphasizing His role as the mediator between God and humanity.
Related passages
Philip
Disciple of Jesus.
Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, prompting Jesus to explain His unity with the Father and that seeing Him is seeing the Father.
Related passages
- John Chapter 1 (Philip called by Jesus)
- John Chapter 6 (Philip during the feeding of the 5000)
Thomas
Disciple of Jesus.
Thomas expresses uncertainty about knowing the way to where Jesus is going, leading Jesus to declare Himself as the way, the truth, and the life.
Related passages
- John Chapter 11 (Thomas's loyalty to Jesus)
- John Chapter 20 (Thomas's doubt and confession of faith)
The Holy Spirit
The Comforter and Spirit of Truth.
Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will teach and remind the disciples of all that Jesus has said, providing peace and guidance.
Related passages
- Acts Chapter 2 (The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost)
- John Chapter 16 (The work of the Holy Spirit)

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