King James Bible
"In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
Jesus describes heaven as his Father's spacious dwelling with many rooms (Greek 'monai' means dwelling places rather than mansions), emphasizing there is abundant space for all believers. This imagery would resonate with disciples familiar with extended family compounds where multiple generations lived together. Christ appeals to his established truthfulness with the disciples, assuring them this promise is reliable precisely because he would never deceive them about their eternal destiny. This parenthetical statement reinforces his credibility at a moment when the disciples face impending separation. Jesus frames his departure through death and resurrection as purposeful—like a bridegroom preparing a home before bringing his bride. His going away becomes an act of love and provision, transforming what seems like abandonment into active preparation for eternal reunion.