At the end of His answer to Peter"s question ( John 13:36), Jesus moved the conversation back to the general theme of preparation for His departure ( John 14:4). He did the same thing after answering Philip"s question ( John 14:8). Obedience to the will of God is not only a condition for getting answers to prayer. It is also an evidence of love for God. Love for God is the controlling idea in the following verses ( John 14:15-21). [source][source][source]