John 15:26 cpdv — But when the Advocate has arrived, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the F…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But when the Advocate has arrived, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will offer testimony about me. "

— John 15:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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John 15 — Context

23

Whoever hates me, hates my Father also.

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If I had not accomplished among them works that no other person has accomplished, they would not have sin. But now they have both seen me, and they have hated me and my Father.

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But this is so that the word may be fulfilled which was written in their law: ‘For they hated me without cause.’

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But when the Advocate has arrived, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will offer testimony about me.

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And you shall offer testimony, because you are with me from the beginning.”

John 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 15:26 say?
John 15:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But when the Advocate has arrived, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will offer testimony about me. ”
Where is John 15:26 in the Bible?
John 15:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 15, verse 26.
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 15:26.
What translation should I read John 15:26 in?
John 15:26 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 15:26?
John 15:26 reads (CPDV): “But when the Advocate has arrived, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will offer testimony about me. ” 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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