John 14:28

John 14:28 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

28You heard that I said to you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming to you.’ If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced 14:28 Or thatbecause I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

28You heard that I said to you, ‘I go away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced because I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

28You heard Me tell you, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you [really] loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going [back] to the Father, for 14:28 The Father and the Son are equal—they share the same essence, but the Father was greater in His heavenly glory than the Son during the Son’s time of subordination as a man, cf 10:30; 17:5.the Father is greater than I.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

28You heard Me say, ‘I am going away, and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father, because the Father is greater than I.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

28“You heard me say, ‘I am going away. And I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad I am going to the Father. The Father is greater than I am.

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