Joh 14:2-3 | RWP | e4.org | Mansions ( μονα ). Old word from μενω , to abide, abiding places, in N.T. only here and verse . There are many resting-places in the Father's house ( οικια ). Christ's picture of heaven here is the most precious one that we possess. It is our heavenly home with the Father and with Jesus. If it were not so ( ε δε μη ). Ellipsis of the verb ( ; , ; ). Here a suppressed condition of the second class (determined as unfulfilled) as the conclusion shows. I would have told you ( ειπον αν υμιν ). Regular construction for this apodosis ( αν and aorist--second active--indicative). For I go ( οτ πορευομα ). Reason for the consolation given, futuristic present middle indicative, and explanation of his words in that puzzled Peter so ( .). To prepare a place for you ( ετοιμασα τοπον υμιν ). First aorist active infinitive of purpose of ετοιμαζω , to make ready, old verb from ετοιμος . Here only in John, but in ( ). It was customary to send one forward for such a purpose ( ). So Jesus had sent Peter and John to make ready (this very verb) for the passover meal ( ; ). Jesus is thus our Forerunner ( προδρομος ) in heaven ( ).

‏ John 14:2-3

Mansions ( μονα ). Old word from μενω, to abide, abiding places, in N.T. only here and verse 23. There are many resting-places in the Father's house ( οικια ). Christ's picture of heaven here is the most precious one that we possess. It is our heavenly home with the Father and with Jesus.

If it were not so ( ε δε μη ). Ellipsis of the verb (Mr 2:21; Re 2:5, 16; Joh 14:11). Here a suppressed condition of the second class (determined as unfulfilled) as the conclusion shows.

I would have told you ( ειπον αν υμιν ). Regular construction for this apodosis ( αν and aorist--second active--indicative).

For I go ( οτ πορευομα ). Reason for the consolation given, futuristic present middle indicative, and explanation of his words in 13:33 that puzzled Peter so (13:36f.).

To prepare a place for you ( ετοιμασα τοπον υμιν ). First aorist active infinitive of purpose of ετοιμαζω, to make ready, old verb from ετοιμος. Here only in John, but in Mr 10:40 (Mt 20:23). It was customary to send one forward for such a purpose (Nu 10:33). So Jesus had sent Peter and John to make ready (this very verb) for the passover meal (Mr 14:12; Mt 26:17). Jesus is thus our Forerunner ( προδρομος ) in heaven (Heb 6:20).

If I go ( εαν πορευθω ). Third-class condition ( εαν and first aorist passive subjunctive of πορευομα ).

And prepare ( κα ετοιμασω ). Same condition and first aorist active subjunctive of the same verb ετοιμαζω.

I come again ( παλιν ερχομα ). Futuristic present middle, definite promise of the second coming of Christ.

And will receive you unto myself ( κα παραλημψομα υμας προς εμαυτον ). Future middle of παραλαμβανω. Literally, "And I shall take you along ( παρα- ) to my own home" (cf. 13:36). This blessed promise is fulfilled in death for all believers who die before the Second Coming. Jesus comes for us then also.

That where I am there ye may be also ( ινα οπου ειμ εγω κα υμεις ητε ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of ειμ. This the purpose of the departure and the return of Christ. And this is heaven for the believer to be where Jesus is and with him forever.