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

I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever;

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

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.

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

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—

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

Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the comforter

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As sending the spirit, equally with the father

Comfort » The comforter

The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Abides forever

Communion » With God

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

Love » The test » To Christ

seven Morning glories » Companionship

Names » Of the holy spirit » Comforter

Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For sending of the 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

Truth » The spirit of truth

Words » Kept words of Christ » The abiding comforter

Words of Christ » Promises concerning » The abiding comforter

religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

I
ἐγώ 
Ego 
I, my, me, not tr
Usage: 174

will pray
ἐρωτάω 
Erotao 
Usage: 42

the Father
πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

he shall give
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

you
ὑμῖν 
Humin 
ὑμῶν 
Humon 
you, ye, your, not tr,
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 293
Usage: 371

ἄλλος 
Allos 
Usage: 119

παράκλητος 
Parakletos 
Usage: 1

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

he may abide
μένω 
meno 
Usage: 85

with
μετά 
meta 
with, after, among, hereafter , afterward , against, not tr,
Usage: 346

for
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

Devotionals

Devotionals about John 14:16

Devotionals containing John 14:16

Images John 14:16

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.

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.

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