Howbeit (δε). One of the most delicate and difficult particles to translate, varying from "and" to "but."

When he, …

The Spirit of truth. So called because He would teach them all needful truth.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come.—Compare Note on John 14:17.

But whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak;

That is just our business, to hear God's message, and then to speak it; and if th…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Our Lord, having said above, It is expedient for you that I go away, now expands on it: …

(2) Jesus tells his disciples directly that his revelation to date is incomplete. They are not sufficiently mature to understand all he wishes to i…

But when he is come, the Spirit of truth. The Spirit, whom Christ promised to the apostles, is declared to be the perfect Master or Teache…

Howbeit, when the Spirit of truth is come
Of this character of the Spirit, see (John 14:17) . His coming, as befor…

Christ's departure was nece ary for the Comforter's coming. Sending the Spirit was to be the fruit of Christ's death, which was His going away. His…

1. Previously, our Lord consoled His apostles by promising them the Holy Spirit. Here He shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to the…