John 14:16 kjv — And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

King James Version

"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"

— John 14:16, King James Version

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John 14 — Context

13

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

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If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

15

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

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And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

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Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

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I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

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Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

John 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 14:16 say?
John 14:16 in the King James Version reads: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
Where is John 14:16 in the Bible?
John 14:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 14, verse 16.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 14:16.
What translation should I read John 14:16 in?
John 14:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 14:16?
John 14:16 reads (KJV): “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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