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John 14:14
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John 14:14 Meaning and Commentary
John 14:14
If ye shall ask anything
These words are much, the same with the former, and have been thought, by some, to have crept into the text from the margin; though they seem rather to be repeated by Christ, the more to strengthen and confirm the faith of his disciples in this matter; that whatsoever they asked
in my name,
either calling upon it, he being equally the object of prayer with the Father, or making mention of it, pleading the merits of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice; whatever was according to the will of God, was for his glory, and their real good, he would do it for them, as well when absent from them, as present with them.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
John 14:14 In-Context
12
Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.
13
I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
15
"If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
16
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever.
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- [a]. Other ancient authorities lack [me]
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