John 14:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I will come again, and receive you— The idea of a fore-runner is preserved, who, after he had prepared for the entertainment of a guest, used to return, in order to introduce him into the house where the preparations were made for him. This coming ultimately refers to Christ's solemn appearance at the last day, to receive at his servants to glory; yet it is a beautiful circumstance, that the death of every particular believer, considering the universal power and providence of Christ, may be regarded as Christ's coming to fetch him home. See the note on Luke 12:37 -