First, He promised that His going away played a crucial role in God’s plan to redeem the world and that He would return (14:1–15). Second, He promised that He would not leave them to fend for themselves; He would be present within them in the person of the Holy Spirit, whose role is to teach and provide courage (14:16–24). Third, He promised that confidence in the truth of His words and comfort in His continual presence will grow as we obey Him (14:25–31). The disciples had placed their trust in