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Not a Magic Formula
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that praying 'in my name' is not a magic phrase to get what you want. It means praying in alignment with Jesus's character, will, and purpose. Scholars describe it as acting as Christ's representative on earth, asking for things He would ask for, and seeking the Father's will above your own.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:13
18th Century
Theologian
Whatsoever ye shall ask. This promise referred particularly to the apostles in their work of spreading the gospel; it is, however, true of…
AT Robertson
On John 14:13
Whatsoever ye shall ask (οτ αν αιτησητε). Indefinite relative clause with οτ (neuter accusative singular of οστις), αν and the aor…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:13
19th Century
Bishop
And whatever you shall ask in My name, that I will do.—Compare John 15:16 and John 16:23. The prayer is thought of as add…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I wi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:13
The power of the disciples originated in prayer. Jesus could hardly have made more emphatic the declaration that whatever they should ask in his na…
John Calvin
On John 14:13
16th Century
Theologian
And whatever you ask in my name, that I will do. By these words He plainly declares that He will be the Author of all that will be done by…
John Gill
On John 14:13
17th Century
Pastor
And whatsoever you shall ask in my name
Whether it be for assistance in preaching of the Gospel; or for the performa…
Matthew Henry
On John 14:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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…