I no other word is satisfactory but 'Advocate,' and the suggestion is that the only meaning here that is adequate is that of one who pleads, convinces, convicts in a great controversy, who strengthens on the one hand, and defends on the other. Christ, as the Advocate, pleads the ...
John 14-16 King James Version 14Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ...
John 21:16 Meaning and Commentary John 21:16 He saith unto him again the second time Willing to have the expressions of his love repeated and confirmed; Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? he leaves out the words, "more than these", though Nonnus expresses them; he saw Peter's...
The term "Advocate" is translated from the Greek "Parakletos," meaning "one who is called alongside to help." This title for the Holy Spirit encompasses roles such as Comforter, Counselor, and Helper. The Advocate's presence would empower the disciples, guiding them into all truth and ...
John 13:16 Meaning and Commentary John 13:16 Verily, verily, I say unto you This is a strong way of asseveration, and is used when anything of moment and importance, and worthy of attention and observation is delivered. The servant is not greater than his Lord; it is enough that...
Meaning: Form of the name John in German. Sometimes spelled as “Johannes” or “Johannassen”, and often used as a short form of names beginning with ‘Annes’. 16. Johnathan Meaning: From the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “God’s gracious gift.” It was used many times in the Bible as ...
7 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, m...
The common word repeats and clarifies the meaning of the hapax to the audience; 2) In John 4:7, 11, 15, 20-24; 9:1-2, 6, 8; 11:11-13; 13:5 a hapax is created by means of a stem-related word....
" is not the same word as Peter, but is of a similar meaning. Nothing can be more wrong than to suppose that Christ meant the person of Peter was the rock. Without doubt Christ himself is the Rock, the tried foundation of the church; and woe to him that attempts to lay any other!
The life offered to those who believe in Christ is "eternal," from a Greek word meaning "never ending." The alternative to life in Christ is destruction: to "perish." This passage explains that the purpose of sending Jesus was our salvation (John 3:17), but also reminds us that those...