When all you have is the English translation you can easily take that verse and mis-interpret it any way you want to justify your belief.
The students of Jesus thought he would come back in their lifetime. He never did.
The same mistake was made with the followers of Rebbe Schneerson whom they thought he was Messiah and/or God and would come back. He hasn’t so far.
Again, why does John 4:24 say what it says and does not include anything about Him being physical?