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“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
John 14:23
John 14:23 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, God's love, and obedience — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
1 John 4:16“And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”
John 17:26“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”
Ephesians 3:19“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18
Common questions
What does John 14:23 mean?
In the King James Version, John 14:23 reads: "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." The verse speaks to God's presence, God's love, and obedience. 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 14:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." is John 14:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 14.
What are some related Bible verses to John 14:23?
Verses that sit beside John 14:23 include 1 John 4:16, John 17:26, and Zephaniah 3:17. Reading them alongside John 14:23 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with John 14:23?
Read John 14:23 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.