John
“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.”
John 14:2
John 14:2 (KJV) speaks to heaven, hope in Christ, and reunion — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 3:20“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
1 Thessalonians 4:17“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
Hebrews 11:16“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
2 Peter 3:13“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
Psalms 116:15
Common questions
What does John 14:2 mean?
In the King James Version, John 14:2 reads: "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." The verse speaks to heaven, hope in Christ, and reunion. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 14 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 14:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is John 14:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to John 14:2?
Verses that sit beside John 14:2 include Philippians 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, and Hebrews 11:16. Reading them alongside John 14:2 deepens the theme of heaven.
How can I pray with John 14:2?
Read John 14:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.