John 14:22 kjv
Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?
John 14:22 nkjv
Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?"
John 14:22 niv
Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?"
John 14:22 esv
Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, "Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?"
John 14:22 nlt
Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, "Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?"
John 14 22 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jn 14:19 | "Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live." | Fulfillment of Jesus' divine purpose. |
| Jn 14:20 | "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you." | Oneness with God through Christ. |
| Jn 14:23 | "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." | Conditional divine indwelling. |
| Jn 14:26 | "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you." | Role of the Holy Spirit in understanding. |
| 1 Cor 2:14 | "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned." | Natural man's inability to grasp spiritual truths. |
| 1 Cor 1:23 | "but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles," | The offense of the Gospel to the world. |
| Gal 1:4 | "who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father," | Deliverance from the world's evil. |
| 1 John 2:15 | "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." | Warning against worldliness. |
| Rom 8:7-8 | "For the desires of the flesh are hostile to God, for they do not put themselves under God's law, nor can they. The evildoers may not please God." | Enmity between flesh and God. |
| Eph 5:11 | "and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them." | Separation from worldly practices. |
| Col 1:13 | "He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son," | Transition from darkness to light. |
| Acts 26:18 | "to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in me.’" | Spiritual sight and turning to God. |
| John 17:9 | "I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours." | Jesus' specific prayer for believers. |
| John 17:14-16 | "I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask you to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." | Believers' distinctiveness from the world. |
| Matt 13:10-11 | "Then the disciples came and said to him, 'Why do you speak to them in parables?' And he answered them, 'To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.'" | Divine revelation to a select group. |
| Mark 4:11-12 | "And he said to them, 'To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those outside everything is in parables, so that, 'they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven.'" | Further explanation on parables and understanding. |
| 2 Cor 4:6 | "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." | God's light shining in believers. |
| 1 Peter 2:9 | "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." | Believers as a distinct people. |
| Rev 21:23-24 | "And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and its Lamb is its lamp. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it." | Future glory in God's presence. |
| 1 John 3:2 | "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is." | Future transformation through seeing Christ. |
| Phil 3:20-21 | "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself." | Heavenly citizenship and Christ's transformative power. |
John 14 verses
John 14 22 Meaning
The verse speaks about a misunderstanding or a question arising in Judas' mind regarding how Jesus would reveal Himself to His disciples, but not to the world. It highlights a perceived exclusivity in Jesus' manifestation.
John 14 22 Context
This verse appears in the Upper Room Discourse, a private conversation Jesus had with His disciples the night before His crucifixion. Jesus had just spoken about the importance of abiding in Him and in His love, and keeping His commandments (John 15:10). He also spoke about the Father sending the Holy Spirit to be their Comforter and Guide. In this intimate setting, Jesus was preparing His closest followers for His departure, assuring them of His continued presence through the Spirit and His eventual visible return. The question from Judas, "Lord, what has happened that you are going to show yourself to us, and not to the world?" arises from a desire for clarity on the nature and scope of Jesus' self-manifestation. This moment is significant because it underscores the transition from Jesus' physical presence to a deeper, spiritual indwelling and revelation experienced by believers.
John 14 22 Word analysis
Judas: The name "Judas" here refers to Judas Iscariot (John 14:22). It is important not to confuse him with Judas Thaddaeus (John 14:22 also names Judas the son of James/Jude). Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles, asked this question. His motivation behind the question is debated; some scholars suggest it was a genuine question stemming from misunderstanding Jesus' mission, while others interpret it as potentially revealing a deeper, unstated materialistic expectation of Jesus' kingdom.
asked Him: The Greek word is erōtaō (ἐρωτᾷ), meaning to ask, to question, to inquire. This verb is used for seeking information or making requests.
Lord: The Greek word is kyrios (κύριος), meaning Lord, master, Sir. It is a term of respect and acknowledgement of Jesus' authority.
not to the world: This phrase implies a distinction. Jesus is revealing Himself in a specific way to "us" (the disciples), a way that will not be visible or evident to the broader "world" which rejects or misunderstands Him. The "world" (Greek: kosmos) often refers to humanity in its fallen state, opposed to God.
how: The Greek word is pōs (πῶς), meaning how, in what way. Judas is seeking the mechanism or manner of this revelation.
that you will manifest yourself: The Greek word is phaneroō (φανερόω), meaning to make visible, to reveal, to manifest, to show oneself. Jesus’ self-manifestation here implies a demonstration of His presence and identity, but in a way that transcends the physical realm for the disciples.
to us, and not to the world: This contrast highlights a key aspect of Jesus’ teaching: spiritual truths and divine presence are revealed to those who love Him and keep His words, rather than to the masses who remain in spiritual blindness.
Group of words - "Lord, how is it that you are going to make yourself manifest to us, and not to the world?": This question encapsulates Judas' (Iscariot's) desire to comprehend the future disposition of Jesus' divine nature. It's a query about the nature of intimacy with the divine, and how that intimacy will be distinct from the world's experience. It points to a revelation that is more spiritual and internal, rather than a public, universally acknowledged demonstration of power or kingdom.
John 14 22 Bonus section
The contrast between "us" and "the world" is a recurring theme throughout John's Gospel, emphasizing the division between believers and unbelievers. Jesus consistently differentiates His followers from those who are part of the fallen world system. This private revelation to His disciples foreshadows the deeper communion believers would experience through the Holy Spirit after Jesus' ascension, enabling them to "see" Him spiritually even when He was no longer physically present. This intimacy is a hallmark of the New Covenant. The timing of this question by Judas Iscariot is also notable, given his betrayal shortly after this discourse, perhaps indicating his persistent spiritual blindness and lack of true understanding of Jesus' mission despite his presence among the inner circle.
John 14 22 Commentary
This question from Judas is a crucial point of interaction in the Upper Room discourse. It highlights the disciples' gradual understanding of Jesus' true identity and mission. While Jesus speaks of a spiritual and internal manifestation, made known through His abiding presence in believers and the work of the Holy Spirit, Judas seems to be anticipating a more overt, world-changing display, perhaps a political or nationalistic kingship. The verse reveals the tension between the disciples' worldly expectations and Jesus' otherworldly kingdom. Jesus' answer, found in the subsequent verses (John 14:23), clarifies that this special manifestation is contingent upon love for Him and obedience to His word, making it an intimate experience reserved for true followers, not a public spectacle for an unbelieving world. This internal manifestation is also understood through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.