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The Promise of the Spirit

15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Counselor, that He may be with you forever:

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The Promise of the Holy Spirit

15 “·If you love me, you will obey my commands [or If you love me, obey my commands; C this may be either a declaration or a command]. 16 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another ·Helper [Counselor; Advocate; C the Holy Spirit] to be with you forever—

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The Believer’s Helper

15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper[a] so He may be with you forever—

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Footnotes

  1. John 14:16 Intercessor, Advocate, Comforter, or Counselor; lit. Paraclete. Also’ in 14:26; 15:26; 16:7.

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

15 “If you love me, obey[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] who will never leave you.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:15 Other manuscripts read you will obey; still others read you should obey.
  2. 14:16 Or Comforter, or Encourager, or Counselor. Greek reads Paraclete; also in 14:26.