What does John 14:1 mean?
““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.”
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.