John 16
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 21
Chapter Summary
1 Christ comforts His disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit: 23 assures prayers made in His name to be acceptable to His Father.
Key Greek Words
παράκλητος
Advocate, Comforter
G3875
λύπη
grief, sorrow
G3077
χαρά
joy
G5479
ἐλέγχω
convict, reprove
G1651
εἰρήνη
peace
G1515
νικάω
overcome
G3528
People & Context
Jesus Christ
Speaks the farewell discourse, foretelling the Spirit's coming and His own going to the Father.
Holy Spirit
The Advocate, Spirit of Truth, who will convict the world and guide the disciples into all truth.
God the Father
The One who sent Jesus and loves the disciples; will grant what they ask in Jesus' name.
Disciples of Jesus
Hearers who question His sayings and confess belief that He came from God.
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