On the heels of the passage where we are told to abide in HIM, abide in His WORD, and abide in His LOVE, Jesus is preparing people for his departure. HE will depart, but the disciples will also depart the safety of life on the safe side of the cross and begin life on the hostile side. Like troops entering the war zone, Jesus prepares them for what they need to know. They need to be reminded of who they are and their mission.