John 14:26 kjv
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 your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 14:26 nkjv
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
John 14:26 niv
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
John 14:26 esv
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
John 14:26 nlt
But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative ? that is, the Holy Spirit ? he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
John 14 26 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| John 14:17 | ...whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he abides with you and will be in you. | (NT) Emphasizes the indwelling nature of the Spirit for believers. |
| John 15:26 | “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me." | (NT) Connects the Spirit to Jesus' testimony and truth. |
| John 16:7 | “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." | (NT) Explains the necessity of Jesus' departure for the Spirit's coming. |
| John 16:13 | “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come." | (NT) Expands on the Spirit's role as a guide into all truth and future revelation. |
| Acts 1:8 | “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” | (NT) Links the Spirit's coming to empowered witness. |
| 1 Cor 2:10-13 | “but God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.” | (NT) Explains how the Spirit illuminates God's thoughts and enables spiritual understanding. |
| 1 John 2:20, 27 | “But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know. ... But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as that anointing teaches you about everything, and is true and is not a lie, just as it has taught you, you abide in him.” | (NT) Highlights the Spirit's teaching anointing within believers. |
| Isa 54:13 | “All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” | (OT) Prophesies a time when all God's people will be taught by Him, fulfilled in the Spirit. |
| Jer 31:33-34 | “But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” | (OT) Describes the new covenant where God’s law is internal, pointing to the Spirit's work. |
| Rom 8:14, 27 | “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. ... and he who searches hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” | (NT) Asserts that those led by the Spirit are God's children and the Spirit understands God's will. |
| Acts 15:28 | “For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” | (NT) Shows the early church guided by the Holy Spirit in decision-making. |
| Luke 12:12 | “for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” | (NT) Similar promise of the Spirit providing words when needed. |
| John 16:23 | “In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.” | (NT) While not directly about the Spirit, it points to the Father being accessed through Jesus, and the Spirit enables this relationship. |
| Ps 119:99 | “I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.” | (OT) Expresses reliance on divine teaching for understanding. |
| 1 Thess 4:9 | “Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.” | (NT) Demonstrates believers being taught by God through the Spirit in practical matters of love. |
| Acts 2:4, 37-38 | “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” ... “Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” | (NT) The initial outpouring of the Spirit leads to proclamation and conviction. |
| John 1:1 | “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” | (NT) Connects the "teaching" to the eternal Word of God, Jesus. |
| 1 Cor 12:8 | “To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit.” | (NT) Specifies gifts of wisdom and knowledge given by the Spirit. |
| Rom 10:14 | “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher?” | (NT) While about hearing the Word, the Spirit is crucial for true spiritual hearing and belief. |
John 14 verses
John 14 26 Meaning
The Holy Spirit, the Comforter, will teach believers all things and remind them of what Jesus has said. This promises divine guidance and an infallible internal teacher for understanding spiritual truths.
John 14 26 Context
This verse is part of Jesus' farewell discourse in the Upper Room, given just before His crucifixion. His disciples were troubled by His announcement that He would be leaving them. In John chapters 13-17, Jesus addresses their anxiety by explaining the meaning of His departure and the blessings that would follow. Specifically, chapter 14 reassures them that Jesus will not leave them as orphans. He promises to send the Holy Spirit (the Helper, Comforter, Advocate) to continue His work among them. The historical and cultural context is that Jesus is speaking to His closest followers in a private setting, preparing them for a transition of leadership and presence from His physical form to the indwelling Spirit. The early disciples would have understood concepts of divine instruction and guidance through prophets and divine inspiration in the Old Testament, but this passage uniquely emphasizes the internal, personal ministry of the Spirit to every believer.
John 14 26 Word Analysis
- but (alla) - Conjunction indicating a contrast or addition. Here it contrasts Jesus' physical departure with the Spirit's imminent arrival and function.
- the (ho) - Definite article. Specifies the entity being discussed.
- Comforter (Paraklētos) - Greek: παράκλητος. Means one who is called to one's side, an advocate, helper, comforter, or counselor. A key designation for the Holy Spirit, highlighting His supportive and intercessory role. The Spirit is "called alongside" believers.
- the Holy Spirit (to Pneuma to Hagion) - Greek: τὸ Πνεῦμα τὸ Ἅγιον. Literally "the Spirit, the Holy One." Refers to the third person of the Trinity, the divine Spirit who is distinct and set apart.
- will teach (didaxei) - Future tense of didasko, meaning "to teach, instruct." It indicates a future, ongoing action. The Spirit will be the active teacher.
- you (hymas) - Second person plural pronoun. Addresses Jesus' disciples directly, encompassing all who would believe.
- all (panta) - All things. Suggests a comprehensive teaching ministry, covering all necessary truths.
- things (houtos) - Can mean "these things" or be used as an adverb. In this context, it implies the entirety of truth or specific things that will be taught. The specific antecedent could refer to truths previously discussed or spiritual matters broadly.
- and (kai) - Conjunction. Links the two main clauses of the verse.
- will remind (hypomnesei) - Future tense of hypimnēskō, meaning "to remind, cause to remember." The Spirit's role is also one of recollection, bringing Jesus' own words to the disciples' remembrance.
- you (hymas) - Second person plural pronoun, referring to the disciples.
- all (panta) - All the words or teachings.
- that (hosa) - "whatever," "all things that."
- I (egō) - First person singular pronoun, referring to Jesus.
- have spoken (elalēsa) - Aorist tense of laleō, meaning "to speak, talk, utter." Refers to Jesus' teachings and words to the disciples during His earthly ministry.
Group Analysis:
- "the Comforter, the Holy Spirit" establishes the divine identity and function of the Spirit.
- "will teach you all things" emphasizes a complete, comprehensive spiritual education.
- "and will remind you of all that I have spoken" links the Spirit's teaching directly to Jesus' own authoritative words, ensuring the continuity of His message. The Spirit acts as a curator of Jesus' verbal legacy.
John 14 26 Bonus Section
The Greek term "Paraklētos" (Comforter) has a rich semantic range. It can also be translated as "Advocate," suggesting one who pleads a case, or "Counselor," implying someone who gives advice. This multifaceted meaning underscores the Spirit's role not only in consoling believers but also in actively interceding for them and guiding their decisions in line with God's will. The phrase "all things" doesn't necessarily imply omniscience for every believer but rather a perfect and sufficient understanding of whatever is necessary for faith, life, and ministry as guided by the Spirit and aligned with Christ's completed revelation.
John 14 26 Commentary
This promise signifies that believers will not be left to decipher spiritual truths through human intellect alone. The Holy Spirit is appointed as the internal guide and instructor. He does not introduce novel doctrines apart from Christ, but rather illuminates and brings to remembrance the teachings of Jesus Himself. This ensures doctrinal fidelity and allows believers to understand Jesus' own words more deeply as circumstances require. It’s a provision for continuous spiritual growth and comprehension, empowering believers to know God's will and Christ's truth intimately, beyond what outward instruction can provide. The Spirit makes Christ's teachings living and applicable.