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-- the Spirit of truth, whom the world can`t receive; for it doesn`t see him, neither knows him. You know him, for he lives with you, and will be in you.
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The Spirit of Truth
Commentators explain that the Holy Spirit is called the 'Spirit of truth' because His primary role is to reveal, teach, and apply God's truth to believers' hearts. Unlike the fleeting 'spirit of the age' or worldly falsehoods, He makes divine truth a living, personal reality for those who follow Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Spirit of truth. He is thus called here because he would teach them the truth, or would guide them into all truth ([Reference John 16:…
The Spirit of truth (το πνευμα της αληθειας). Same phrase in 15:27; 16:13; 1 John 4:6, "a most exquisite title" (Benge…
19th Century
Anglican
Even the Spirit of truth.—Compare to John 15:26; John 16:13; 1 John 5:6. He is called the Spirit o…
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Baptist
For he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
The Spirit of truth. Christ bestows on the Spirit another title, namely, that He is the Master or Teacher of truth. It follows, therefore,…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive , &c.] These words explain who is meant by the Comforter, "e…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, our Lord consoled His disciples about His departure by promising that they would be able to approach the Father (as seen in c…
