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The Promise of the Holy Spirit

15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments.(A) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever.(B) 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him because he abides with you, and he will be[c] in[d] you.(C)

18 “I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.

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  1. 14.15 Other ancient authorities read me, keep
  2. 14.16 Or Helper or Comforter
  3. 14.17 Other ancient authorities read he is
  4. 14.17 Or among

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

15 (A)“If you love me, you will (B)keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another (C)Helper,[a] to be with you forever, 17 even (D)the Spirit of truth, (E)whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and (F)will be[b] in you.

18 “I will not leave you as orphans; (G)I will come to you.

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  1. John 14:16 Or Advocate, or Counselor; also 14:26; 15:26; 16:7
  2. John 14:17 Some manuscripts and is