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26 But when the Father sends the Comforter[a] instead of me—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you.

27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.[b] 28 Remember what I told you—I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really love me, you will be very happy for me, for now I can go to the Father, who is greater than I am.

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Footnotes

  1. John 14:26 Comforter, or “Helper.” instead of me, literally, “in my name.”
  2. John 14:27 So don’t be troubled or afraid, implied.

26 But the Advocate,(A) the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,(B) will teach you all things(C) and will remind you of everything I have said to you.(D) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.(E) I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled(F) and do not be afraid.

28 “You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’(G) If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father,(H) for the Father is greater than I.(I)

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