Easter
The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Exaudi)
Exaudi · May 17, 2026
Overview & Insights
“When the Helper comes... the Spirit of truth... he will bear witness about me.” (John 15:26)
Just as it is possible to imagine a stage of the tradition when the only farewell discourse was 13:31–35, so it is possible to imagine a stage when the discourse extended to 14:31 but no further. There is a smooth transition from that verse’s summons to “leave” to the statement in 18:1 that Jesus “left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley.” At the end of chapter 14, the reader expects the group to leave and the discourse to end. Instead, the discourse continues, as Jesus seems to make a new beginning.
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Commentary
John 15 - Enduring Word Bible Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical exposition of the Spirit of truth whom Jesus sends to testify (15:26-27).
John 16 Commentary | Precept Austin Precept Austin
Precept Austin gathers detailed word-level notes and cross-references for the warning of coming persecution in 16:1-4.
John 15:26 Commentaries - Bible Hub BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Ellicott, and other historic commentators on the sending of the Advocate.
John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary from the Center for Excellence in Preaching on the Spirit as witness and the disciples as mini-advocates.
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B | Loyola Press Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic Sunday Connection reflection on this Johannine Paraclete text with family and classroom application.
Background & Word Study
John - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introductory background on the Fourth Gospel's structure, purpose, and Farewell Discourse setting.
Gospel of John Summary | Watch an Overview Video (Part 2) BibleProject
BibleProject's animated overview of John 13-21, the Farewell Discourse where this reading sits.
John 15:26 Interlinear - Bible Hub BibleHub
Greek interlinear with parsing for parakletos and the Spirit of truth, word by word.
Preaching on the Trinity and John 16 | Psephizo Psephizo · Ian Paul
Ian Paul's Anglican study of the Paraclete and the Spirit of truth across John 15:26 and 16.
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Questions preachers ask
Why does Jesus warn of the world's hatred?
Jesus tells his disciples that the world will hate and persecute them as it hated him, but he sends the Spirit of truth to bear witness, and them to witness also, so their faith will not be shaken.
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