New International VersionIf you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
New Living TranslationIf you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!”
English Standard VersionIf you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Berean Standard BibleIf you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
Berean Literal BibleIf you had known Me, you would also have known My Father. From now you know Him, and have seen Him."
King James BibleIf ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
New King James Version“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”
New American Standard BibleIf you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
NASB 1995“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
NASB 1977“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
Legacy Standard BibleIf you have come to know Me, you will know My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
Amplified BibleIf you had [really] known Me, you would also have known My Father. From now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”
Christian Standard BibleIf you know me, you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Holman Christian Standard Bible“If you know Me, you will also know My Father. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."”
American Standard VersionIf ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Contemporary English VersionIf you had really known me, you would have known the Father. But from now on, you do know him, and you have seen him."
English Revised VersionIf ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIf you have known me, you will also know my Father. From now on you know him [through me] and have seen him [in me]."
Good News TranslationNow that you have known me," he said to them, "you will know my Father also, and from now on you do know him and you have seen him."
International Standard VersionIf you have known me, you will also know my Father. From now on you know him and have seen him."
NET BibleIf you have known me, you will know my Father too. And from now on you do know him and have seen him."
New Heart English BibleIf you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him."
Webster's Bible TranslationIf ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
Weymouth New TestamentIf you--all of you--knew me, you would fully know my Father also. From this time forward you know Him and have seen Him." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”
World English BibleIf you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on, you know him and have seen him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif you had known Me, you would also have known My Father, and from this time you have known Him, and have seen Him.”
Berean Literal BibleIf you had known Me, you would also have known My Father. From now you know Him, and have seen Him."
Young's Literal Translation if ye had known me, my Father also ye would have known, and from this time ye have known Him, and have seen Him.'
Smith's Literal TranslationIf ye had known me, ye had also known my Father: and from now ye know, and have seen him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf you had known me, you would without doubt have known my Father also: and from henceforth you shall know him, and you have seen him.
Catholic Public Domain VersionIf you had known me, certainly you would also have known my Father. And from now on, you shall know him, and you have seen him.”
New American BibleIf you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
New Revised Standard VersionIf you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf you had known me, you would have known my Father also; from henceforth you know him and you have seen him.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“If you had known me, you also would have known my Father, and from this hour you do know him and you have seen him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf you had known me, you would have known my Father also. And from this time you know him, and have seen him.
Godbey New Testament
If you have known me, you shall also know my Father: and henceforth you know Him and have seen Him.
Haweis New Testament
If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father: and from henceforth ye know him and have seen him.
Mace New Testament
if you had known me, you would likewise have known my father: and from henceforth you shall know him, nay, you have seen him.
Weymouth New Testament
If you--all of you--knew me, you would fully know my Father also. From this time forward you know Him and have seen Him."
Worrell New Testament
If ye knew Me, ye would know My Father also; from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him."
Worsley New Testament
If ye had known me, ye would have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye do know Him, andmay be said to have seen Him.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Way, the Truth, and the Life… 6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 7Ifyou had knownMe,you would knowMyFatheras well.Fromnow onyou do knowHimandhave seenHim.”8Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”…
Cross References John 1:18No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.
John 8:19“Where is Your Father?” they asked Him. “You do not know Me or My Father,” Jesus answered. “If you knew Me, you would know My Father as well.”
John 10:30I and the Father are one.”
John 12:45And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me.
John 17:3Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
Colossians 1:15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
1 John 2:23Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
Matthew 11:27All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
Philippians 2:6Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
2 Corinthians 4:4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
John 1:1-3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.
John 5:19-23So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does. / The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these. / For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes. ...
John 6:46not that anyone has seen the Father except the One who is from God; only He has seen the Father.
Treasury of Scripture If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: and from now on you know him, and have seen him. ye. John 14:9,10,20 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thouthen, Shew us the Father? … John 1:18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declaredhim. John 8:19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. from. John 14:16-20 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; … John 16:13-16 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come… John 17:6,8,26 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word… Jump to Previous ForwardFullyHenceforthReallyTimeJump to Next ForwardFullyHenceforthReallyTimeJohn 14 1.Jesus comforts his disciples with the hope of heaven;5.professes himself the way, the truth, and the life, and one with the Father;13.assures their prayers to be effectual;15.requires obedience;16.promises the Comforter;27.and leaves his peace with them.If you had known MeThis phrase emphasizes the intimate relationship between Jesus and His disciples. Knowing Jesus goes beyond mere acquaintance; it involves a deep, personal understanding of His nature and mission. In the Jewish context, "knowing" often implies a covenant relationship, as seen in the Old Testament (e.g., Jeremiah 31:34). Jesus is challenging His disciples to recognize His divine identity and mission, which is central to understanding the nature of God. you would know My Father as well.
Here, Jesus asserts the unity between Himself and the Father. This statement reflects the theological concept of the Trinity, where the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct yet one. In Jewish tradition, God is often seen as transcendent and unknowable, but Jesus reveals that knowing Him is equivalent to knowing the Father. This aligns with passages likeJohn 10:30, "I and the Father are one," highlighting the divine nature of Christ and His role as the mediator between God and humanity. From now on you do know Him
This marks a turning point in the disciples' understanding. Jesus is preparing them for a deeper revelation of God's nature through His impending death and resurrection. The phrase suggests a new era of revelation, where the disciples will come to know God more fully through the Holy Spirit, as promised inJohn 14:26. This also connects to the prophetic promise of a new covenant, where God will write His law on the hearts of His people (Jeremiah 31:33). and have seen Him.”
Jesus concludes with a profound declaration of His divine identity. By seeing Jesus, the disciples have seen the Father, underscoring the incarnation—God made flesh. This statement is a fulfillment of the longing expressed in the Old Testament to see God (Exodus 33:20). It also foreshadows the future vision of God in the New Jerusalem, where His servants will see His face (Revelation 22:4). Jesus embodies the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), making the divine accessible to humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples, revealing His divine nature and unity with the Father. 2. The DisciplesThe immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, they are being prepared for His departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. 3. The Father (God)Referred to by Jesus, emphasizing the intimate relationship and unity between Him and the Father. Teaching Points Understanding the Unity of the TrinityJesus' statement underscores the unity within the Trinity. Knowing Jesus is knowing the Father, which is foundational to understanding the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. The Revelation of God through ChristJesus is the ultimate revelation of God. To know Jesus is to know God, which calls believers to deepen their relationship with Christ to understand God's nature and will. The Importance of RelationshipThis passage emphasizes the relational aspect of faith. Knowing God is not just intellectual but relational, inviting believers to a personal relationship with Jesus. Assurance of SalvationJesus' words provide assurance that through Him, believers have access to the Father, reinforcing the security of salvation in Christ. Living in the Light of RevelationAs believers understand that Jesus reveals the Father, they are called to live in a way that reflects this truth, embodying Christ's teachings in their daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of John 14:7?
2.How does John 14:7 deepen our understanding of Jesus' relationship with the Father?
3.What practical steps can we take to know Jesus and the Father better?
4.How does John 14:7 connect with John 1:18 about revealing the Father?
5.In what ways can knowing Jesus transform our daily lives and decisions?
6.How can we help others understand Jesus' role in revealing the Father?
7.How does John 14:7 reveal the relationship between Jesus and God the Father?
8.What does John 14:7 imply about knowing God through Jesus?
9.How does John 14:7 challenge the concept of the Trinity?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from John 14?
11.What is the reason for celebrating Christmas?
12.Has anyone ever witnessed God?
13.What does John 14:18 mean about not being orphans?
14.John 14:9 - How can Jesus say 'whoever has seen me has seen the Father' and still be separate from God, especially given other Scriptures that distinguish the Father from the Son?What Does John 14:7 Mean If you had known MeJesus speaks to disciples who have walked with Him for years, yet still miss the full weight of who He is. • The phrase presses beyond casual acquaintance to intimate, faith-filled recognition (John 6:68-69;Matthew 16:16). • Knowing Him means embracing His works and words as divine revelation (John 5:36-38). • It exposes the gap between proximity and genuine understanding—Judas proves proximity alone is not enough (John 13:21-27). • InJohn 8:19, Jesus had already said, “You do not know Me or My Father,” underscoring that true knowledge of Christ always carries knowledge of the Father with it.
you would know My Father as wellBecause the Son is one with the Father, authentic knowledge of Christ guarantees knowledge of God. •John 10:30, “I and the Father are one.” •Colossians 1:15 calls Jesus “the image of the invisible God,” meaning everything believers need to grasp about God’s nature stands embodied in Christ. •Hebrews 1:3 reinforces the point: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature.” • Old Testament believers longed for such clarity—now, in Christ, the Father’s character comes into full focus (Isaiah 40:5).
From now on you do know HimA turning point arrives the moment Jesus declares it. • The “now” anticipates His death, resurrection, and the coming of the Spirit (John 16:13-15). • With these events, their partial understanding will blossom into full conviction (Acts 2:32-36). • Relationship with the Father moves from expectation to experience, as adoption becomes reality (Romans 8:15-17). • Assurance replaces confusion—John writes later, “We know that we know Him” (1 John 2:3).
and have seen Him.Seeing Jesus is seeing the Father’s heart, character, and glory made visible. •John 1:18 affirms, “No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son… has made Him known.” • Philip’s request, “Show us the Father,” receives the gentle rebuke, “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:8-9). • In Christ’s compassion (Mark 1:41), righteousness (John 2:16-17), and sacrificial love (John 15:13), the Father’s face shines. •Revelation 22:4 promises believers will ultimately “see His face,” a hope already inaugurated by encountering Jesus.
summaryJohn 14:7 ties the entire gospel together: to know and see Jesus is to know and see the Father. The disciples’ growing awareness becomes our invitation—move from casual familiarity to deep, faith-filled knowledge of Christ, and in Him discover the full revelation of God Himself. (7) If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.--The thought here is made quite plain by what has preceded; but the form in which it is expressed demands attention. The emphasis of the first part of the sentence is not upon "Me" as is generally supposed, but upon "known." In the second part the emphatic words are "My Father." The English word "known" represents two Greek words in the better text which are not identical in meaning. The former means, to know by observation, the latter to know by reflection. It is the difference between connaitre and savoir; between kennen (ken, k(e)now), and wissen (wit, wisdom). We may express the meaning more exactly thus, "If ye had recognised Me, ye would have known My Father also." If ye had recognised who I really am; ye would have known that I and My Father are one. And from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.--Comp.John 13:31, where the glorifying of the Son of Man is regarded as in the future which is immediately present. He can, therefore, say that from this time onwards, after the full declaration of Himself inJohn 14:6;John 14:9et seq., they know and have seen the Father.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Ifεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.you had knownἐγνώκειτέ(egnōkeite)Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1097:A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.Me,με(me)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.you would knowᾔδειτε(ēdeite)Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1492:To know, remember, appreciate.Myμου(mou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.FatherΠατέρα(Patera)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962:Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.as well.ἂν(an)Particle
Strong's 302:A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty.Fromἀπ’(ap’)Preposition
Strong's 575:From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.now onἄρτι(arti)Adverb
Strong's 737:Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now.you do knowγινώσκετε(ginōskete)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1097:A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.Himαὐτὸν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.have seenἑωράκατε(heōrakate)Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3708:Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.Him.”αὐτόν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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