John 14:15-16
New International Version
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
15 “If you love me, keep my commands.(A) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate(B) to help you and be with you forever—
John 14:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 “(A)If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
The Holy Spirit
16 I will ask the Father, and He will give you another [a](B)Helper, so that He may be with you forever;
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- John 14:16 Or Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor
John 14:15-16
Amplified Bible
15 “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.
Role of the Spirit
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another [a]Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—
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- John 14:16 Gr Paracletos, one called alongside to help.
John 14:15-16
King James Version
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
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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John 14:15-16
Contemporary English Version
The Holy Spirit Is Promised
15 (A) Jesus said to his disciples:
If you love me, you will do as I command. 16 Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help[a] you and always be with you.
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- 14.16 help: The Greek word may mean “comfort,” “encourage,” or “defend.”
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