Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
"And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always.
A Conservative Version
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper, so that he may dwell with you into the age,
American Standard Version
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Paraclete, that he may dwell with you forever;
Bible in Basic English
And I will make prayer to the Father and he will give you another Helper to be with you for ever,
Common New Testament
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you forever
Daniel Mace New Testament
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever;
Darby Translation
And I will beg the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
Godbey New Testament
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may be with you always,
Goodspeed New Testament
And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Helper to be with you always.
John Wesley New Testament
to remain with you for ever, Even the Spirit of truth,
Julia Smith Translation
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Intercessor, that should remain with you forever;
King James 2000
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, in order that he may be with you {forever}--
Modern King James verseion
And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, so that He may be with you forever,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and I will pray the father: and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you ever,
Moffatt New Testament
and I will ask the Father to give you another Helper to be with you for ever,
Montgomery New Testament
"and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth.
NET Bible
Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever --
New Heart English Bible
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,?
Noyes New Testament
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever;
Sawyer New Testament
and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, to be with you forever,
The Emphasized Bible
And, I, will request the Father, and, Another Advocate, will he give unto you, that he may be with you age-abidingly,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Twentieth Century New Testament
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you always--the Spirit of Truth.
Webster
And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Weymouth New Testament
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be for ever with you--the Spirit of truth.
Williams New Testament
And I will ask I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper, to remain with you to the end of the age;
World English Bible
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever, --
Worrell New Testament
and I will ask of the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, that He may be with you forever;
Worsley New Testament
and He will give you another comforter to abide with you for ever:
Youngs Literal Translation
and I will ask the Father, and another Comforter He will give to you, that he may remain with you -- to the age;
Themes
Christ » Love to » To Christ, the blessings of
Christ » Words of characteristics of » The abiding comforter
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As sending the spirit, equally with the father
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Abides forever
Communion with God » Saints » Should always enjoy
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » Through the intercession of Christ
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » For comfort of saints
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » Given » Through Christ's intercession
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » Given » By the father
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Abides for ever with saints
Holy spirit » Where the holy spirit dwells
Holy spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Holy spirit » Why the world cannot receive nor know the spirit of God
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Abides forever
Holy spirit » The comforter » Abides forever
intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Who jesus Christ is in
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » As sending the spirit, equally with the father
seven Morning glories » Companionship
Names » Of the holy spirit » Comforter
Prayer » For the comforter (the holy spirit) to come
Seven » Morning glories of john » Companionship
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Of God, holy spirit
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Abides forever
Spirituality » Is produced by the indwelling of the holy spirit
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Comforter
Words » Kept words of Christ » The abiding comforter
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » The abiding comforter
Interlinear
Humin
ὑμῶν
Humon
Usage: 371
Devotionals
Devotionals about John 14:16
Devotionals containing John 14:16
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in John 14:16
Prayers for John 14:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit
15 If you love me, you will obey my commandments. 16 "And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever. 17 He is the Holy Spirit of truth [i.e., who reveals truth], whom the world cannot receive, for it does not see Him or know Him. [But] you know Him, for He lives with you, and will be within you.
Names
Cross References
John 14:26
But the Helper, that is, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name [i.e., by my authority] will teach you everything. And He will remind you of everything that I [have] said to you.
John 15:26
"But the Helper will come, that is, the Holy Spirit of truth [i.e., who reveals truth]. He comes from the Father and I will send Him to you from the Father. [When He comes] He will give testimony about me.
Matthew 28:20
[Then] go on teaching them [i.e., these new converts] to obey everything I have commanded you and my presence will be with you always, even to the end of the age.
1 John 2:1
My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One.
John 4:14
but whoever drinks the water I give him will never get thirsty [again]. For the water I will give him will become in him [i.e., in his spirit] a spring of water, bubbling up and producing never ending life." [See John 7:38].
John 14:14
I will do anything [for you], if you ask [for it] in my name.
John 14:18
I will not abandon you [Note: The Greek says, "leave you orphans"]; I will come [back] to you.
John 16:7-15
Yet I am telling you the truth: It will be helpful to you for me to go away. For unless I go, the Helper [i.e., the Holy Spirit] will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.
John 16:22
So, you men also will experience grief [i.e., over my suffering and death], but I will see you again and your hearts will be glad. And no one will take away your joy.
John 16:26-27
At that time you will ask Him [i.e., for things in prayer], in my name; I do not say that I will ask the Father for you,
John 17:9-11
I am praying for them [i.e., the apostles]; I am not praying for the world, but for those whom you gave me, who belong to you.
John 17:15
I am not praying that you should take them out of the world, but that you should protect them from the evil one [i.e., the devil].
John 17:20
"I am not praying for these [apostles] only, but also for [all of] those who believe in me through their message.
Acts 9:31
So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:52
But the [newly won] disciples [of the Lord] were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Romans 5:5
And [having such] hope keeps us from being disappointed, because God's love [for us] has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, who was given to us [by God].
Romans 8:15-16
For you did not receive the Holy Spirit, to enslave you again to fear, [Note: Some translators take "Holy Spirit" here to be "spirit," making the verse say "you did not receive the spirit of slavery"], but you received the Holy Spirit [who produces] sonship, so we can call out, "Abba", [which means] "Father."
Romans 8:26-27
And in the same way, the Holy Spirit helps [us in] our weakness; for we do not know what we ought to pray for [Note: Some translators understand this as "how to pray"]. But the Holy Spirit goes to God on our behalf with groanings [in our hearts] that are not expressed [in words].
Romans 8:34
Who condemns [us]? Certainly not Jesus, for He is the One who died [i.e., to save us], and what is more, He was raised from the dead and is [now] at the right side of God. He also goes [to God] on our behalf [i.e., as we pray].
Romans 14:17
For God's kingdom is not a matter of what people eat or drink, but [instead, it is a matter] of doing what is right, having peace [of heart] and having [inner] joy, which come from the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
Ephesians 1:13-14
You [Gentiles] also, who are in Christ, after having heard the message of truth, the good news about your salvation, and [after] believing in Him, were sealed [i.e., as evidence of ownership] with the promised Holy Spirit. [or, "the Holy Spirit who brings promises"].
Philippians 2:1
Is there anything to be encouraged about by being in [fellowship with] Christ? Is there any comfort from His love? Is there any sharing with the Holy Spirit? [Have you received] any affection and compassion [from Christ]?
Colossians 3:3-4
For you died [with Christ, See 2:20], and your life is [now] hidden with Christ in [fellowship with] God.
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now, may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us never ending encouragement and good hope through [His] unearned favor,
Hebrews 7:25
So, He is also able to save completely those people who approach God through Him, since He lives forever to intercede [i.e., to plead to God] on their behalf.