And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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Gill's Exposition
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name,.... Whether it be for assistance in preaching of the Gospel; or for the performance of miraculous operations in confirmation of it; or for success to attend it;…
Barnes' Notes
Whatsoever ye shall ask - This promise referred particularly to the apostles in their work of spreading the gospel; it is, however, true of all Christians, if what they ask is in faith, and according…
Adam Clarke
Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name - To enable you to perform these miracles, and to convert souls, may be granted you. Besides, by going unto the Father, I shall receive the Holy Spirit, and send…
The disciples, as they were full of grief to think of parting with their Master, so they were full of care what would become of themselves when he was gone; while he was with them, he was a support to…
Cambridge Bible
whatsoever ye shall ask in my name Comp. Joh 15:16; Joh 16:23-24; Joh 16:26. Anything that can rightly be asked in His name will be granted; there is no other limit. By -in My name" is not of course…
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