Homilies on the Gospel of John

“In My Father's house are many mansions.”

As He comforts Peter when bewildered by saying, “but you shall follow afterwards,” so also He gives this glimpse of hope to the others. For lest they should think that the promise was given to him alone, He says, “In My Father's house are many mansions.”

“If it were not so I would have said to you, I go to prepare a place for you.”

That is, “The same place which receives Peter shall receive you.” For a great abundance of dwellings is there, and it may not be said that they need preparation. When He said, “You cannot follow Me now,” that they might not deem that they were finally cut off, He added,