John 14:16

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	κἀγὼ kagō	G2532	and · personal pronoun — 1st person nominative singular + conjunction
I	ἐγώ egṓ	G1473	I
will pray	ἐρωτήσω erōtēsō	G2065	to interrogate · verb — future active indicative, 1st person singular
the Father	πατέρα, patera	G3962	a "father" (literally or figuratively · noun — accusative singular masculine, a title
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
he shall give	δώσει dōsei	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — future active indicative, 3rd person singular
you	ὑμῖν hymîn	G5213	to (with or by) you
another	ἄλλον allon	G243	"else · adjective — accusative singular masculine
Comforter	παράκλητον paraklēton	G3875	an intercessor · noun — accusative singular masculine
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
he may abide	μένω ménō	G3306	to stay (in a given place
with	μεθ᾽ meth᾽	G3326	properly · preposition
you	ὑμῶν hymōn	G5216	of (from or concerning) you
for	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
ever	αἰῶνα aiōna	G165	properly · noun — accusative singular masculine

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Cross-references

John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to you…
John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he sh…
John 16:7-15 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but i…
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh interces…
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the c…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on John 14:15-17

Christ not only proposes such things to them as were the matter of their comfort, but here promises to send the Spirit, whose office it should be to be their Comforter, to impress these things upon them. I. He premises to this a memento of duty (Joh 14:15): If you love me, keep my commandments. Keeping the commandments of Christ is here put for the practice of godliness in general, and for the faithful and diligent discharge of their office as apostles in particular. Now observe, 1. When Christ is comforting them, he bids them keep his commandments; for we must not expect comfort but in the way of duty. The same word (parakaleō) signifies both to exhort and to comfort. 2. When they were in…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:15

If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, &c.--This connection seems designed to teach that the proper temple for the indwelling Spirit of Jesus is a heart filled with that love to Him which lives actively for Him, and so this was the fitting preparation for the promised gift. he shall give you another Comforter--a word used only by John; in his Gospel with reference to the Holy Spirit, in his First Epistle (Jo1 2:1), with reference to Christ Himself. Its proper sense is an "advocate," "patron," "helper." In this sense it is plainly meant of Christ (Jo1 2:1), and in this sense it comprehends all the comfort as well as aid of the Spirit's work. The Spirit is here prom…

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Adam Clarke on John 14:16

I will pray the Father - After having made an atonement for the sin of the world, I will become the Mediator between God and man; and through my mediation and intercession shall all the blessings of grace and glory be acquired. Another Comforter - The word παρακλητος signifies not only a comforter, but also an advocate, a defender of a cause, a counsellor, patron, mediator. Christ is thus termed, Jo1 2:1, where the common translation renders the word advocate. Christ is thus called, because he is represented as transacting the concerns of our souls with God; and for this cause, he tells us, he goes unto the Father, Joh 14:12. The Holy Spirit is thus called, because he transacts the cause of…

The Church Fathers

"He remaineth with you." This showeth that even after death It departeth not.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on the Gospel of John 75

He is called "another Comforter," indeed; but in what way He is another we have already shown, "He shall receive of mine," says Christ, just as Christ Himself received of the Father's.
— Tertullian, Against Praxeas

It was good that he said "another" so that you might not think that the Son is the Spirit, for there is a unity of the name and no Sabellian confusion of the Son and of the Spirit.
— Ambrose of Milan, On the Holy Spirit 1.13.136

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Dictionary and topics

Advocate — (Gr. parakletos), one who pleads another’s cause, who helps another by defending or comforting him. It is a name given by Christ three times to the Holy Ghost (John 14:16; 15:26; 16:7, where the…
Apostle — A person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb. 3:1; John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as…
Comforter — The designation of the Holy Ghost (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7; R.V. marg., “or Advocate, or Helper; Gr. paracletos”). The same Greek word thus rendered is translated “Advocate” in 1 John 2:1 as…
Consolation of Israel — A name for the Messiah in common use among the Jews, probably suggested by Isa. 12:1; 49:13. The Greek word thus rendered (Luke 2:25, paraklesis) is kindred to that translated “Comforter” in John…
Perseverance of the saints — Their certain continuance in a state of grace. Once justified and regenerated, the believer can neither totally nor finally fall away from grace, but will certainly persevere therein and attain…
Affliction, Consolation Under · The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of — The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of
Christ Is God · As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father — As sending the Spirit, equally with the Father
Communion · WITH GOD — WITH GOD
Communion With God · Saints: Should always enjoy — Saints: Should always enjoy
Gift Of The Holy Spirit, The · Given: Through the intercession of Christ — Given: Through the intercession of Christ

John 14:16

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on John 14:15-17

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:15

Adam Clarke on John 14:16

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John 14:16

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on John 14:15-17

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 14:15

Adam Clarke on John 14:16

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on John 14:16

John Calvin on John 14:15-18

Tyndale Open Study Notes on John 14:16