John 14:2
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
τόπος
a place
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τόπος
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
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μονή
mansions
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μονή
A dwelling, a habitation, an abode. In My Father's house are many rooms. Jesus is preparing a place for you. Your eternal home is already under construction.
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πολύς
Many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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οἰκία
House
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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ἑτοιμάζω
to prepare
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ἑτοιμάζω
To prepare, to make ready. Prepare the way of the Lord. God always sends preparation before His great works.
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πορεύομαι
I go
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πορεύομαι
to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
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ἔπω
I have told
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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εἰμί
there are —
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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εἰ
lest
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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