Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 16:26

"In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you;" — John 16:26 (ASV)

It will be unnecessary for Jesus to make requests on their behalf, for they will be able to present their own petitions. The phrase “in my name [GK 3950]” recurs frequently in this farewell discourse (14:13–14, 26; 16:23–24, 26) and indicates Jesus’ sponsorship of the disciples. Their standing with God will depend on his merits. Because of his work and their relationship to him by faith, they will be able to approach the Father directly with their petitions.