John 14:19Farewell Discourse
Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also.
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Interpretation

John 14:19 shows a you will live that takes shape in conflict and celebration—listen for "see" and "live". Practice you will live in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

Within the Farewell Discourse, Jesus promises shared life beyond sight (John 14:19). The line points to resurrection life and mutual indwelling—Father, Son, and Spirit present as Advocate among the disciples.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to John the Apostle for John. Academic consensus for John tends toward: Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. It sits within the Farewell Discourse (gospel narrative). Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46