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John 14:22

King James Version (KJV)

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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 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 14:22

Theological / Devotional

Judas. Generally identified as Lebbaeus (Matt. 10:3) or Thaddaeus (Mark 3:18), though the identification is not entirely certain (see on Mark 3:18).

Saith unto him. The discourse in the upper room has been marked by frequent interruptions (see chs. 13:36; 14:5, 8).

Not Iscariot. Judas Iscariot had left the upper room some time before this (ch. 13:30).

Not unto the world. Judas doubtless had in mind a visible manifestation of glory such as was expected to attend the advent of the Messiah. It was apparently disappointing to him that the manifestation was to be made to only a few. He did not grasp Christ’s reference to the kingdom of grace, which was to precede the kingdom of glory. In common with his Jewish compatriots he doubtless shared the hope that the Messiah would manifest Himself in judgment over the Gentiles and in the re-establishment of the spiritual theocracy.

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