John 14:3If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.
The setting
Still the upper room. Jesus promises not just a place, but his personal return to bring them there himself.
The emotion here: joyful anticipation despite knowing crucifixion awaits
The original word
paralambanō (παραλήμψομαι) — to take alongside, receive as a close companion
Why it matters
This is the same word used for a bridegroom coming to receive his bride
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 14:3
Jesus doesn't just prepare a place and leave directions — he personally comes back to get us
Common misconceptionPeople focus on 'when' Jesus returns instead of 'that' he returns. Jesus emphasizes the certainty and personal nature, not the timing.
The thread continues
Verses that echo John 14:3
Bible Genome reading
John 14:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 14:3 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include return, reunion. Notable phrases: I will come again; receive you to myself; where I am. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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