John 14:16 kjv
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
John 14:16 nkjv
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever?
John 14:16 niv
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever?
John 14:16 esv
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
John 14:16 nlt
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.
John 14 16 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 14:26 | ...the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,... | Clarifies the Helper's sending |
| Acts 1:8 | ...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you... | Empowers for witness |
| Romans 8:9 | ...if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. | Indwells believers |
| 1 Cor 2:14 | The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit... | Reveals spiritual truth |
| Gal 4:6 | Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,... | Identifies as Spirit of the Son |
| Eph 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed... | Seals believers |
| 1 Thess 4:8 | ...God, who gives you his Holy Spirit, also gives you his power. | Connects to God's power |
| 1 John 4:13 | We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. | Evidence of dwelling in Christ |
| John 16:7 | ...if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. | Conditional sending to believers |
| John 15:26 | "When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me." | Role as truth-speaker |
| Isa 11:2 | The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of power and of the fourfold Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. | Old Testament prophecy of Spirit |
| John 1:33 | I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain—he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' | Baptizing with the Spirit |
| Luke 24:49 | "And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you." | Promised by the Father |
| Acts 2:33 | "Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear." | Poured out on believers |
| 1 Cor 6:19 | "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" | Indwelling in believers' bodies |
| John 14:17 | ...the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. | Contrasts with the world |
| John 16:13 | But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. | Guides into truth |
| John 14:18 | I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. | Presence as adoption |
| Acts 15:28 | It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond what is necessary. | Guiding corporate decisions |
| Eph 1:13 | And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, | Sealing of salvation |
| John 16:8 | And when he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment | Convicts of sin |
John 14 verses
John 14 16 Meaning
Jesus promises his disciples that He will ask the Father to send another Helper, the Holy Spirit, who will be with them forever. This Helper is the Spirit of truth, sent by the Father and whom Jesus Himself will send. He will dwell with believers eternally.
John 14 16 Context
This verse is part of Jesus' farewell discourse to His disciples in the Upper Room. They are distressed about His impending departure. Jesus is reassuring them, explaining that His leaving is necessary for the Helper (the Holy Spirit) to come. This promise is directed towards His immediate followers, assuring them of continued divine presence and guidance after His physical absence. The historical context is the Passover week, just before Jesus' crucifixion.
John 14 16 Word Analysis
- And I (kai egō): Connects this promise to the preceding statement about His own departure.
- will ask (erōtēsō): A present tense, future meaning verb in Greek, implying a direct and active request.
- the Father (ton Patēra): Refers to God the Father, emphasizing the Trinity in operation.
- and (kai): Links the action of Jesus asking the Father.
- He (ekeinos): Refers to the Father.
- will give (dōsei): Future tense of the verb to give, a direct bestowal.
- you (hymin): Plural pronoun, referring to the disciples collectively.
- another (allon): This Greek word (ἄλλον - allon) signifies "another of the same kind." It implies the Holy Spirit will possess the same divine nature and be equal to Jesus in function and being. It’s not merely an additional helper, but another equal.
- Helper (Paraklēton): (παρακλήτου - Paraklētou). A rich Greek word. It can mean advocate, comforter, counselor, mediator, intercessor, or one who is called to one's side to give aid. In this context, it encompasses all these meanings – a divine advocate and comforter.
- that (hina): Introduces a purpose clause.
- He (ekeinos): Refers to the Helper.
- may come (erchetai): Present subjunctive, indicating the intended result of the Father's giving.
- to be (einai): Infinitive, indicating a continuous state or dwelling.
- with (meta): Preposition meaning "with" or "alongside."
- you (hymōn): Plural possessive pronoun, indicating possession or association with the disciples.
- forever (eis ton aiōna): Literally "into the age" or "for the age." Refers to eternity, an unending period. It signifies a permanent and abiding presence.
Words-group by Words-group Analysis
- "another Helper" (allon Paraklēton): The use of "another" (allon) strongly suggests the Holy Spirit is equal in nature and divine attribute to Jesus Himself, who is also a Helper (1 John 2:1). The term "Helper" encapsulates the Spirit's role in comforting, guiding, interceding, and strengthening believers.
- "the Father will send" (Paraklētos para tou Patros): This signifies a divine sending from the Father, part of the economic Trinity where each person of the Godhead has distinct but cooperative roles.
- "whom I will send" (hon egō pempsō): This further clarifies the sending. Jesus, as the Son, also sends the Spirit, highlighting the Spirit's relationship with both the Father and the Son, and His shared divine authority.
- "to be with you forever" (hina ē meta hymōn eis ton aiōna): This emphasizes the permanence of the Spirit's presence in believers' lives and in the church, not just a temporary assistance. It speaks of an eternal indwelling.
John 14 16 Bonus Section
The term "Paraklētos" is particularly significant. In classical Greek, a paraklētos could be a legal advocate or a person called in to help in a time of distress. Jesus uses this term to describe the Holy Spirit's multifaceted role in supporting, guiding, and comforting His followers. This understanding highlights the intimate and relational nature of the Spirit's presence with believers. The promise also anticipates the universality of the Spirit's indwelling, not just for the apostles, but for all who believe throughout the ages. The "Helper" is sent to be with "you" (the disciples), implying that the promise extends to all who are part of God's redeemed people.
John 14 16 Commentary
Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit is foundational to the Christian life. The Spirit is not merely an impersonal force but a divine Person, a "Helper" or "Advocate" sent by the Father and the Son. This sending is conditional on Jesus' departure, which enables His glorified presence with believers through the Spirit. The Holy Spirit's eternal presence guarantees believers will not be left as spiritual orphans. His role is to continue Jesus' work, illuminating truth, empowering believers, and indwelling them eternally.
- The Spirit comforts in times of sorrow (John 14:18).
- The Spirit guides into all truth (John 16:13).
- The Spirit empowers for ministry (Acts 1:8).