What does John 14:1 mean?

““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.”

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Quick answer

‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me’—Jesus comforts anxious disciples with a call to trust.

What it means

On the night before his death, Jesus addresses his disciples’ fear with a command to trust both the Father and himself.

The cure for troubled hearts is faith in Jesus, who goes to prepare a place for them (14:2–3).

Common questions
How do I stop my heart being troubled?

Jesus points to trust—believing in God and in him. Faith in Christ’s care and promises steadies an anxious heart.

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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.