John 14:14

14 If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.

John 14:14 Meaning and Commentary

John 14:14

If ye shall ask anything
These words are much, the same with the former, and have been thought, by some, to have crept into the text from the margin; though they seem rather to be repeated by Christ, the more to strengthen and confirm the faith of his disciples in this matter; that whatsoever they asked

in my name,
either calling upon it, he being equally the object of prayer with the Father, or making mention of it, pleading the merits of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice; whatever was according to the will of God, was for his glory, and their real good, he would do it for them, as well when absent from them, as present with them.

John 14:14 In-Context

12 I am telling you the truth: those who believe in me will do what I do - yes, they will do even greater things, because I am going to the Father.
13 And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father's glory will be shown through the Son.
14 If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.
15 "If you love me, you will obey my commandments.
16 I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, who will stay with you forever.

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Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Some manuscripts do not have] me.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.