Pentecost · The Day of Pentecost · Year B
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
The Promise of the Advocate
May 16, 2027
Overview & Insights
"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth." (John 16:13)
In the Farewell Discourse Jesus promises the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, who will testify about him and lead the disciples into all truth. He explains that his own departure makes way for the Spirit who will guide, convict the world, and glorify Christ.
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Commentary
Commentary on John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on the Pentecost Gospel.
John 15 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the promise of the Spirit and the world's hatred.
John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed, sermon-shaped reading of the Pentecost Gospel.
John 15:26 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the sending of the Helper.
John 16 Commentary Precept Austin
Study notes on the Spirit who convicts and guides.
Barnes' Notes: John 16 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
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