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Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
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A New Way to Pray
Commentators explain that Jesus is introducing a revolutionary shift in prayer. Previously, the disciples prayed to Jesus directly or to the Father in a general Old Testament sense. Now, Jesus reveals that believers can approach the Father directly 'in His name.' This isn't just a closing phrase but a fundamental change in our access to God, based on Christ's role as the unique Mediator.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Until now. During his ministry, and while he was with them.
Have you asked, etc. From the evangelists, as well as from thi…
Hitherto (εως αρτ). Up till now the disciples had not used Christ's name in prayer to the Father, but after the resurrection of Je…
19th Century
Anglican
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name.—Compare to Note on John 14:13. They had not up to this time received the Holy …
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Baptist
Until now you have asked nothing in my name:
You have not yet learned how to use my name in prayer. Our Lord had not yet taught the…
The verb “ask” (GK 2263) in the phrase “in that day you will no longer ask me anything” means “to ask a question” rather than “to request a favor.”…
16th Century
Protestant
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. It is probable that the apostles kept the rule of prayer which had been laid down in the Law.…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hitherto have you asked nothing in my name Not that they had never prayed as yet; for they had desired him to teach …
Asking the Father shows a sense of spiritual needs and a desire for spiritual blessings, with the conviction that they come from God alone. Asking …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord elaborated on two things that would comfort His apostles: the promise of the Paraclete and His own return (C. 16, L.…
