Paragraph 14:22–24
One of the disciples asked Jesus why the disciples would see him but others would not. Jesus answered that it was because his disciples loved and obeyed him, while others did not love or obey him.
14:22a
Judas (not Iscariot): There were two disciples with the name Judas. This is not the one who betrayed Jesus (Judas Iscariot) but the other disciple named Judas. Indicate this in a way that is natural in your language. For example
Judas (not Judas Iscariot) (Good News Translation)
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The other Judas, not Judas Iscariot (Contemporary English Version)
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Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) (New Living Translation (2004))
asked Him: The Greek phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as asked Him is more literally “said to him.” This quote introducer here introduces a question, a request for information. Use the most natural expression in your language.
14:22b
Lord: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as Lord means “master” or “one who has authority over others.” See how you translated this in 14:5 and 14:8, and translate it the same way here.
why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?: Judas asked Jesus to explain what he meant. He wondered how Jesus could show who he truly was, his glory, and yet only the disciples would see him. This is a real question. Here are other ways to translate this question:
what has happened that you are going to reveal yourself to us and not to the world? (NET Bible)
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how can it be that you will reveal yourself to us and not to the world? (Good News Translation)
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why do you plan to show yourself to us and not to the rest of the world? (New Century Version)
why are You…?: The phrase that the Berean Standard Bible has translated as why are You…? is more literally “what has happened…?” Jesus had tried to tell them that he would go to the Father, but the disciples did not understand him.
going to reveal Yourself: The phrase going to reveal Yourself means “will cause people to see who you are.” It implies that people would see Jesus’ glory, seeing how glorious and great he is. See how you translated this idea in 14:21.
to us: The pronoun us refers to the disciples. The Greek text emphasizes this phrase and “to the world” to emphasize the contrast between the two. Judas asked why Jesus would reveal himself to his followers and not to the world.
and not to the world: This phrase is a short way of saying “and not reveal yourself to the world.” The phrase the world refers to people on earth who do not believe in Jesus.
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