John 14:30
New International Version
I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me,

New Living Translation
“I don’t have much more time to talk to you, because the ruler of this world approaches. He has no power over me,

English Standard Version
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me,

Berean Standard Bible
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.

Berean Literal Bible
No longer will I speak much with you; for the ruler of this world comes, and in Me he has nothing.

King James Bible
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

New King James Version
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.

New American Standard Bible
I will not speak much more with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in regard to Me,

NASB 1995
“I will not speak much more with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me;

NASB 1977
“I will not speak much more with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me;

Legacy Standard Bible
I will not speak much more with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me;

Amplified Bible
I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];

Christian Standard Bible
I will not talk with you much longer, because the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will not talk with you much longer, because the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over Me.

American Standard Version
I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;

Contemporary English Version
I cannot speak with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. But he has no power over me.

English Revised Version
I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The ruler of this world has no power over me. But he's coming, so I won't talk with you much longer.

Good News Translation
I cannot talk with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me,

International Standard Version
I won't talk with you much longer, because the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me.

Majority Standard Bible
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me.

NET Bible
I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me,

New Heart English Bible
I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has no hold on me.

Webster's Bible Translation
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.

Weymouth New Testament
In future I shall not talk much with you, for the Prince of this world is coming. And yet in me he has nothing;

World English Bible
I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world comes, and he has nothing in Me;

Berean Literal Bible
No longer will I speak much with you; for the ruler of this world comes, and in Me he has nothing.

Young's Literal Translation
I will no more talk much with you, for the ruler of this world doth come, and in me he hath nothing;

Smith's Literal Translation
I will no more speak much with you: for the ruler of this world comes, and has nothing in me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will not now speak many things with you. For the prince of this world cometh, and in me he hath not any thing.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will not now speak at length with you. For the prince of this world is coming, but he does not have anything in me.

New American Bible
I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me,

New Revised Standard Version
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over me;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hereafter I will not talk much with you; for the prince of this world comes; and yet he has nothing against me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“After this I will not be speaking much with you, for The Prince of the world is coming and he has nothing to use against me.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
I will not talk much more with you; for the prince of this world is coming, and has nothing in me.

Godbey New Testament
I shall no longer speak many things with you, because the prince of the world comes: and he has nothing in me;

Haweis New Testament
I shall not speak many things more with you: for the ruler of this world is coming, though in me he hath no part.

Mace New Testament
for the prince of the world is coming:

Weymouth New Testament
In future I shall not talk much with you, for the Prince of this world is coming. And yet in me he has nothing;

Worrell New Testament
I will no more speak much with you; for the Prince of the world is coming, and he has nothing in Me;

Worsley New Testament
I shall not have much more conversation with you: for the prince of this world is coming; not that he hath any thing in me,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peace I Leave with You
29And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. 30I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming, and he has no claim on Me. 31But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.…

Cross References
Ephesians 2:2
in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience.

2 Corinthians 4:4
The 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.

1 John 5:19
We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

John 12:31
Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.

John 16:11
and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.

Luke 4:6
“I will give You authority over all these kingdoms and all their glory,” he said. “For it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Revelation 20:2
He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years.

Matthew 4:8-9
Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. / “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.”

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Acts 26:18
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

2 Timothy 2:26
Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”


Treasury of Scripture

Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me.

I.

John 16:12
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Luke 24:44-49
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me…

Acts 1:3
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:

the.

John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Luke 22:53
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

and.

Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Hebrews 4:15
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

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John 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.














I will not speak with you much longer
This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and finality in Jesus' discourse with His disciples. The Greek word for "speak" here is "laleō," which implies a conversational or informal manner of speaking. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His imminent departure, emphasizing the limited time He has left to impart crucial teachings. Historically, this moment is set during the Last Supper, a pivotal time when Jesus is imparting His final instructions and comfort to His followers before His crucifixion.

for the prince of this world is coming
The "prince of this world" refers to Satan, a title that underscores his temporary dominion over earthly affairs. The Greek word "archōn" for "prince" suggests a ruler or authority figure, highlighting the spiritual battle between good and evil. This phrase acknowledges the reality of spiritual warfare and the influence of evil in the world. However, it also implies the transient nature of Satan's power, as Jesus' impending sacrifice will ultimately defeat him. The historical context of this statement is crucial, as it foreshadows the events of the crucifixion and the subsequent victory over sin and death.

He has no claim on Me
This declaration asserts Jesus' sinlessness and His authority over Satan. The Greek word "echō" for "claim" can also mean "hold" or "grasp," indicating that Satan has no power or legal right over Jesus. This is a profound statement of Jesus' divine nature and His perfect obedience to the Father. In a broader scriptural context, this phrase reassures believers of Jesus' victory over sin and evil, affirming that through Him, they too can overcome the power of the enemy. This assurance is foundational to the Christian faith, emphasizing the security and freedom found in Christ.

(30) Hereafter I will not talk much with you.--Better, I will no more, or, I will not continue to talk much with you. The discourse is broken by the thought that the hour of the conflict is at hand, and that He must go forth to meet it.

For the prince of this world cometh.--Better, is coming. The approach is thought of as then taking place. For the phrase, "prince of this world," comp. Note on John 12:31. The prince of evil is here regarded as working in and by Judas, who is carrying out his plans and doing his work. (Comp. Notes on John 6:70; John 13:2; John 13:27.)

And hath nothing in me.--The words are to be taken in their full and absolute meaning, and they assert that the prince of this world possesses nothing in the person of Christ. In Him he has never for a moment ruled. For this appeal to perfect sinlessness, comp. Note on John 8:29. It follows from this that His surrender of Himself is entirely voluntary. (Comp. Note on John 10:18.) . . .

Verse 30. - I will no longer talk much with you. This seems strange when there follow John 15-17; but it gives a hint of the abundance of instruction, of λαλία, of λόγοι, which John at least had heard, of which he has only given the specimens of a few short days of intercourse. For the prince of the world (see John 12:31); the lord and master, by base usurpation, of the world of men. This term is continually found in rabbinical writings for the great central power of evil in the world. The activity of evil was then at work. Satan entered into Judas; the spirit of evil was rampant in all the machination of the leaders of the people. The eagles of this impure host were gathering. The last conflict impended. The prince of the world, who shall be cast out, judged and conquered, cometh, and hath nothing in me. The conflict between the second Adam and the devil culminates. Christ looks through the whole army of his opponents, and feels that he has to wrestle with the ruler of the darkness of the world, but at the same time is sublimely conscious that there is nothing in him on which the evil can fasten. Christ certainly claims a sinlessness of inner nature which no other saint has arrogated to himself. Accusations of the world were numerous enough, but those who brought them were ignorant. Now he has to do with one who knows him, but not so well as he knows himself. The double negation, οὐκ ἔχει οὐδέν, must be noticed - "absolutely nothing." Thus he virtually repeats his own utterance, "I am not of this world." This great word presupposes again the uniqueness of Christ's Personality and consciousness. With every other man the higher the conception of the Divine Law and claim, so. much the deeper becomes the sense of departure from it. In Christ's case his lofty knowledge of the Father only makes him know, and even compels him to confess, his reconciliation, his obedience, and his inward sinlessness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I will {not} speak
λαλήσω (lalēsō)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

with
μεθ’ (meth’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

much
πολλὰ (polla)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

[longer],
Οὐκέτι (Ouketi)
Adverb
Strong's 3765: No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prince
ἄρχων (archōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first.

of this
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world
κόσμου (kosmou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

is coming,
ἔρχεται (erchetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

no claim
οὐκ (ouk)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

on
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Me.
ἐμοὶ (emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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