A.T. Robertson Commentary John 14:17

"[even] the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you." — John 14:17 (ASV)

The Spirit of truth (το πνευμα της αληθειας). Same phrase in 15:27; 16:13; 1 John 4:6, "a most exquisite title" (Bengel). The Holy Spirit is marked by it (genitive case), gives it, defends it (cf. 1:17), in contrast to the spirit of error (1 John 4:6).

Whom (ο). Grammatical neuter gender (ο) agreeing with πνευμα (grammatical), but rightly rendered in English by "whom" and note masculine εκεινος (verse 26). He is a person, not a mere influence.

Cannot receive (ου δυνατα λαβειν). Left to itself the sinful world is helpless (1 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:7f.), almost Paul's very language on this point. The world lacks spiritual insight (ου θεωρε) and spiritual knowledge (ουδε γινωσκε). It failed to recognize Jesus (1:10) and likewise the Holy Spirit.

Ye know him (υμεις γινωσκετε αυτο). Emphatic position of υμεις (ye) in contrast with the world (15:19), because they have seen Jesus the Revealer of the Father (verse 9).

Abides (μενε). Timeless present tense.

With you (παρ' υμιν). "By your side," "at home with you," not merely "with you" (μεθ' υμων) "in the midst of you."

In you (εν υμιν). In your hearts. So note μετα (16), παρα, εν.