John 14:17 bbe — Even the Spirit of true knowledge. That Spirit the world is not able to take to its heart because it sees him not and h…

Bible in Basic English

"Even the Spirit of true knowledge. That Spirit the world is not able to take to its heart because it sees him not and has no knowledge of him: but you have knowledge of him, because he is ever with you and will be in you."

— John 14:17, Bible in Basic English

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John 14 — Context

14

If you make any request to me in my name, I will do it.

15

If you have love for me, you will keep my laws.

16

And I will make prayer to the Father and he will give you another Helper to be with you for ever,

17

Even the Spirit of true knowledge. That Spirit the world is not able to take to its heart because it sees him not and has no knowledge of him: but you have knowledge of him, because he is ever with you and will be in you.

18

I will not let you be without a friend: I am coming to you.

19

A little time longer, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me; and you will be living because I am living.

20

At that time it will be clear to you that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I in you.

John 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 14:17 say?
John 14:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Even the Spirit of true knowledge. That Spirit the world is not able to take to its heart because it sees him not and has no knowledge of him: but you have knowledge of him, because he is ever with you and will be in you.”
Where is John 14:17 in the Bible?
John 14:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read John 14:17 in?
John 14:17 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 14:17?
John 14:17 reads (BBE): “Even the Spirit of true knowledge. That Spirit the world is not able to take to its heart because it sees him not and has no knowledge of him: but you have knowledge of him, because he is ever with you and will be in you.” 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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