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John 15:26

John 15:26
But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But when the Comforter is come - See on Joh 14:16 (note).

He shall testify and ye also shall bear witness - He shall bear his testimony in your souls, and ye shall bear this testimony to the world.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 15:26-27

Christ having spoken of the great opposition which his gospel was likely to meet with in the world, and the hardships that would be put upon the preachers of it, lest any should fear that they and it…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the Comforter Better, the Advocate (see on Joh 14:16).

whom I will send -I" is emphatic. Here it is the Son Who sends the Paraclete from the Father. In Joh 14:16 the Father sends in answer to the…