John 14:18

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

Cross-references

John 14:3 Parallel

John 14:3 promises Jesus will come back to take believers — the same coming referenced here.

John 14:16 Parallel

In John 14:16, the promised Helper (Holy Spirit) explains how Jesus will not leave them orphans — the Spirit's presence fulfills his return.

John 14:27 Parallel

In John 14:27, Jesus gives peace that calms troubled hearts — the same comfort as not being left alone.

John 14:28 Parallel

John 14:28 also mentions Jesus going away and coming back — reinforcing his promise of return.

John 14:21 Parallel

John 14:21 explains how Jesus manifests Himself to those who love Him—the fulfillment of 'I will come to you' through obedience.

John 16:33 Parallel

In John 16:33, Jesus assures overcoming the world — the 'I will come to you' gives courage to face tribulation.

Lamentations 5:3 bemoans being fatherless orphans — the very condition Jesus promises to prevent here.

In 2 Corinthians 1:2-6, God is the Father of comfort who comforts us — Jesus' presence is the source of that comfort.

Matthew 28:20 promises Jesus' presence 'always, to the end of the age' — the full scope of not leaving them orphans.

2 Corinthians 4:8 shows believers not crushed despite affliction—the sustaining result of Jesus' promise to not leave them as orphans.

Luke 24:15 Allusion

Luke 24:15 shows Jesus drawing near to disciples on the road—a direct fulfillment of His promise to come to them after resurrection.

Acts 23:11 Allusion

Acts 23:11 shows Jesus standing by Paul in prison—fulfilling His promise not to leave followers as orphans.

Matthew 18:20 promises Jesus' presence where two or three gather — a specific way he comes and doesn't leave them orphans.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:16, eternal comfort and good hope come from Christ — Jesus' coming gives this hope.

Psalm 23:4 Allusion

In Psalm 23:4, God's presence dispels fear in death's valley — Jesus' promise of not leaving orphans echoes this divine companionship.

2 Corinthians 1:4 describes God's comfort in affliction—the practical outworking of Jesus' promise of presence and not leaving us alone.

In Isaiah 51:12, God himself comforts — Jesus' coming is the ultimate comfort replacing fear of man.

Hosea 14:3 Related theme

Hosea 14:3 declares that in God the fatherless find compassion — echoing the care Jesus promises his disciples.

Isaiah 66:11–13 Related theme

In Isaiah 66:11-13, God comforts like a mother — Jesus' promise to not leave as orphans provides maternal-like care.

Philippians 2:1 appeals to encouragement and comfort in Christ—rooted in Jesus' promise of His abiding presence with believers.

Isaiah 43:1 Related theme

In Isaiah 43:1, God declares ownership and redemption — Jesus' 'not orphans' assures believers they belong to him.