Jesus had earlier told his apostles: “If I go my way and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you home to myself, so that where I am you also may be. ” ​ — John 14: 3.
Sebelumnya, Yesus memberi tahu para rasulnya, ” Jika aku pergi dan menyiapkan tempat bagimu, aku akan datang kembali dan membawa kamu ke rumahku, agar di mana aku berada, kamu pun berada. ” ​ — Yohanes 14: 3.