Reference: Paraclete
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This is a Greek word, though sometimes used by English writers. It is translated 'Comforter,' referring to the Holy Spirit, in Joh 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7; and 'Advocate,' referring to the Lord Jesus, in 1Jo 2:1. See ADVOCATE.
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And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
But the Comforter, who is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he will testify concerning me.
Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I depart; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
My little children, these things I write to you, that ye sin not. And if any man sinneth, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: