King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
Complete Jewish Bible:
When that day comes, you will ask in my name. I am not telling you that I will pray to the Father on your behalf,
Berean Standard Bible:
In that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
American Standard Version:
In that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
At{G1722} that{G1565} day{G2250} ye shall ask{G154} in{G1722} my{G3450} name{G3686}: and{G2532} I say{G3004} not{G3756} unto you{G5213}, that{G3754} I{G1473} will pray{G2065} the Father{G3962} for{G4012} you{G5216}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Romans 8:34
- Who [is] he that condemneth? [It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
John 17:19
- And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
John 17:9
- I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.
John 17:24
- ¶ Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
John 16:23
- ¶ And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give [it] you.
John 14:16
- 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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Commentary for John 16:26
John 16:26 is part of Jesus' Farewell Discourse, delivered to his disciples during the Last Supper, which is recorded in the Gospel of John, chapters 14-17. This verse is situated within the broader context of Jesus preparing his disciples for his imminent death, resurrection, and ascension. The historical context is the tension and uncertainty faced by the disciples as they grapple with the impending loss of their leader and the future of their movement.
In this verse, Jesus is speaking about a future time—"that day"—when his followers will no longer have his physical presence to guide them. He assures them that they will be able to approach God directly "in my name," indicating that their prayers will be based on Jesus' authority and merit. This represents a significant shift in the relationship between God and humanity, as Jesus is promising that his followers will have direct access to God the Father without the need for a priestly intermediary, which was a common practice in Jewish religious life at the time.
The theme of this verse is the new way of relating to God that Jesus inaugurates through his life, death, and resurrection. It emphasizes the intimacy and immediacy of the believer's relationship with God, made possible by Jesus' atoning work. By stating "I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you," Jesus implies that his mediatory role will change; rather than praying to the Father on their behalf as he has done during his earthly ministry, he will empower them to come before God themselves with their requests. This verse underscores the transformative impact of Jesus' ministry on prayer and worship, highlighting the Christian belief in the indwelling presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit, who will continue to guide and intercede for believers (as described in earlier parts of the discourse, such as John 14:16-17 and 14:26).
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G1565
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
Transliteration: ekeînos
Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος. - Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. - Strong's Number: G154
There are 196 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αἰτέω
Transliteration: aitéō
Pronunciation: ahee-teh'-o
Description: of uncertain derivation; to ask (in genitive case):--ask, beg, call for, crave, desire, require. Compare πυνθάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my. - Strong's Number: G3686
There are 214 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὄνομα
Transliteration: ónoma
Pronunciation: on'-om-ah
Description: from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d). - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G5213
There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῖν
Transliteration: hymîn
Pronunciation: hoo-min'
Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves). - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc. - Strong's Number: G2065
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐρωτάω
Transliteration: erōtáō
Pronunciation: er-o-tah'-o
Description: apparently from ἐρέω (compare ἐρευνάω); to interrogate; by implication, to request:--ask, beseech, desire, intreat, pray. Compare πυνθάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through). - Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).