John 14:30 - Peace I Leave with You

I will not speak with you much longer
This phrase indicates the urgency and brevity of Jesus' remaining time with His disciples. It is set during the Last Supper, a pivotal moment before His crucifixion. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His imminent departure, emphasizing the importance of His final teachings. This moment is part of the Upper Room Discourse, where Jesus provides comfort and instruction to His followers. The urgency reflects the fulfillment of His earthly mission and the transition to His sacrificial role.

for the prince of this world is coming
The "prince of this world" refers to Satan, who is often depicted as having temporary authority over earthly matters. This phrase highlights the spiritual battle between Jesus and the forces of evil. Satan's influence is evident in the betrayal by Judas and the subsequent events leading to the crucifixion. The coming of the "prince" signifies the intensification of this spiritual conflict. This aligns with other scriptural references to Satan's role, such as in Ephesians 2:2 and 2 Corinthians 4:4, where he is described as having dominion over the present age.

and he has no claim on Me
This statement asserts Jesus' sinlessness and His authority over Satan. Despite Satan's attempts to thwart God's plan, he has no power over Jesus, who is without sin and fully obedient to the Father. This echoes the prophecy of Genesis 3:15, where the serpent's head is destined to be crushed by the seed of the woman. Jesus' declaration of having no claim by Satan underscores His divine nature and the ultimate victory over sin and death. It reassures believers of Jesus' purity and the certainty of His redemptive work.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, Jesus is preparing His disciples for His imminent departure and the events leading to His crucifixion.

2. The Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' words, they are being prepared for the challenges they will face after Jesus' departure.

3. The Prince of This World
A reference to Satan, who is often described in Scripture as having temporary authority over the earthly realm.

4. The Coming Event
Jesus is alluding to His impending arrest, crucifixion, and the spiritual battle that will ensue.

Teaching Points

Understanding Spiritual Authority
Jesus acknowledges the temporary authority of Satan but asserts His own ultimate authority and sinlessness. Believers can take comfort in knowing that Jesus has overcome the world.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
This verse reminds us of the ongoing spiritual battle. Christians are called to be vigilant and rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance.

Assurance of Victory
Jesus' statement that Satan has no claim on Him assures believers of their victory in Christ. We are called to live in the freedom and authority that Jesus provides.

Preparation for Trials
Just as Jesus prepared His disciples, we must prepare ourselves spiritually for the trials and temptations we will face, knowing that Jesus has already secured the victory.

(30) Hereafter I will not talk much with you.--Better, I will no more, or, I will not continue to talk much with you. The discourse is broken by the thought that the hour of the conflict is at hand, and that He must go forth to meet it.

For the prince of this world cometh.--Better, is coming. The approach is thought of as then taking place. For the phrase, "prince of this world," comp. Note on John 12:31. The prince of evil is here regarded as working in and by Judas, who is carrying out his plans and doing his work. (Comp. Notes on John 6:70; John 13:2; John 13:27.)

And hath nothing in me.--The words are to be taken in their full and absolute meaning, and they assert that the prince of this world possesses nothing in the person of Christ. In Him he has never for a moment ruled. For this appeal to perfect sinlessness, comp. Note on John 8:29. It follows from this that His surrender of Himself is entirely voluntary. (Comp. Note on John 10:18.) . . .

Verse 30. - I will no longer talk much with you. This seems strange when there follow John 15-17; but it gives a hint of the abundance of instruction, of λαλία, of λόγοι, which John at least had heard, of which he has only given the specimens of a few short days of intercourse. For the prince of the world (see John 12:31); the lord and master, by base usurpation, of the world of men. This term is continually found in rabbinical writings for the great central power of evil in the world. The activity of evil was then at work. Satan entered into Judas; the spirit of evil was rampant in all the machination of the leaders of the people. The eagles of this impure host were gathering. The last conflict impended. The prince of the world, who shall be cast out, judged and conquered, cometh, and hath nothing in me. The conflict between the second Adam and the devil culminates. Christ looks through the whole army of his opponents, and feels that he has to wrestle with the ruler of the darkness of the world, but at the same time is sublimely conscious that there is nothing in him on which the evil can fasten. Christ certainly claims a sinlessness of inner nature which no other saint has arrogated to himself. Accusations of the world were numerous enough, but those who brought them were ignorant. Now he has to do with one who knows him, but not so well as he knows himself. The double negation, οὐκ ἔχει οὐδέν, must be noticed - "absolutely nothing." Thus he virtually repeats his own utterance, "I am not of this world." This great word presupposes again the uniqueness of Christ's Personality and consciousness. With every other man the higher the conception of the Divine Law and claim, so. much the deeper becomes the sense of departure from it. In Christ's case his lofty knowledge of the Father only makes him know, and even compels him to confess, his reconciliation, his obedience, and his inward sinlessness. Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

I will {not} speak
λαλήσω (lalēsō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

with
μεθ’ (meth’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

much
πολλὰ (polla)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

[longer],
Οὐκέτι (Ouketi)
Adverb
Strong's 3765: No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

the
ὁ (ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prince
ἄρχων (archōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first.

of this
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world
κόσμου (kosmou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

is coming,
ἔρχεται (erchetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

no claim
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

on
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Me.
ἐμοὶ (emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

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