The Spirit of truth (το πνευμα της αληθειας). Same phrase in 15:27; 16:13; 1 John 4:6, "a most exquisite title" (Benge…

The Spirit of truth. He is thus called here because he would teach them the truth, or would guide them into all truth ([Reference John 16:…

Even the Spirit of truth.—Compare to John 15:26; John 16:13; 1 John 5:6. He is called the Spirit o…

If you love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; E…

St. John Chrysostom: After our Lord said, Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, He added, If you love Me, …

With the preceding words, Jesus returned from the answer to Philip’s question to the more general theme of preparation for his departure. His absen…

The Spirit of truth. Christ bestows on the Spirit another title, namely, that He is the Master or Teacher of truth. It follows, therefore,…

Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive ,
&c.] These words explain who is meant by the Comforter, "e…

Whatever we ask in Christ's name, he will give it to us, and it will be for our good and suitable for our state. To ask in Christ's name is to plea…

1. Previously, our Lord consoled His disciples about His departure by promising that they would be able to approach the Father (as seen in c…