1. Our Lord perceived, that owing to His prediction regarding His near departure and death, to be brought about by the treason of Judas, and His denial by Peter, their head and bravest among the Apostles, which should make each one to tremble for himself, the disciples were in a state of great distress and consternation. On this account, He sets about consoling them. “Let not your hearts be troubled, you believe in God”—as the law of Moses inculcated—“believe also in Me.” The law of Moses inculcated
John 14:1