John 14:28-30
Amplified Bible
28 You heard Me tell you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you [really] loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going [back] to the Father, for [a]the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does take place, you may believe and have faith [in Me]. 30 I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];
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- John 14:28 The Father and the Son are equal—they share the same essence, but the Father was greater in His heavenly glory than the Son during the Son’s time of subordination as a man, cf 10:30; 17:5.
John 14:28-30
New International Version
28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’(A) If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father,(B) for the Father is greater than I.(C) 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe.(D) 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world(E) is coming. He has no hold over me,
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