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The Trinity in Action
Commentators highlight how this verse displays the Trinity working in unity. Jesus (the Son) intercedes with the Father, who then gives the Holy Spirit. As scholars like John Gill point out, this is a powerful illustration of the three distinct persons of the Godhead working together for the believer's care and support.
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Albert Barnes
On John 14:16
18th Century
Theologian
I will pray the Father. This refers to his intercession after his death and ascension to heaven, for this prayer was to be connected with …
AT Robertson
On John 14:16
And I will pray the Father (καγω ερωτησω τον πατερα). Ερωταω for prayer, not question (the old use), also in 16:23 (prayer to Jesu…
Charles Ellicott
On John 14:16
19th Century
Bishop
And I will pray the Father.—Compare Note on John 16:26. The pronoun is again emphatic—“I have given you your part to do. …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 14:16–17
19th Century
Preacher
That he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth whom the world cannot receive because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 14:16
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…
John Calvin
On John 14:16
16th Century
Theologian
And I will pray to the Father. This was given as a remedy for soothing the grief which they might feel because of Christ’s absence. But at…
John Gill
On John 14:16
17th Century
Pastor
And I will pray the Father, Here Christ speaks as Mediator, and promises his disciples, that he would intercede for them with the F…
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…