John 16:14

He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.

He {G1565} shall glorify {G1392} me {G1691}: for {G3754} he shall receive {G2983} of {G1537} mine {G1699}, and {G2532} shall shew {G312} it unto you {G5213}.

He will glorify me, because he will receive from what is mine and announce it to you.

He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.

He shall glorify me: for he shall take of mine, and shall declare it unto you.

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of Jesus' profound Farewell Discourse (John chapters 13-17), delivered to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion. In these chapters, Jesus prepares them for His physical departure, promising the advent of the Holy Spirit, often called the Comforter or Advocate. The preceding verses in John 16 detail the Spirit's role in convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8-11), and guiding believers into all truth (John 16:13). John 16:14 specifically clarifies the ultimate purpose and focus of the Spirit's work.

Key Themes

  • The Holy Spirit's Primary Mission: To Glorify Christ: The core message is that the Holy Spirit does not draw attention to Himself but serves to magnify and exalt Jesus Christ. The Spirit's work is always Christ-centered, ensuring that all glory goes to the Son. This underlines the unity within the Godhead and the distinct yet harmonious roles of each person of the Trinity.
  • Revelation of Christ's Truth: The phrase "he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you" indicates that the Holy Spirit takes the very essence, teachings, and truth of Jesus and reveals them to believers. The Spirit illuminates the Scriptures, deepens understanding of Christ's person and work, and makes His presence real to the hearts of His followers.
  • Continuity of Jesus' Ministry: With Jesus returning to the Father, the Holy Spirit acts as His representative and successor on Earth. The Spirit continues Jesus' redemptive work, not by inventing new doctrines apart from Christ, but by applying and unfolding the truths Jesus taught and embodied.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Glorify" (Greek: doxazล): This word means to honor, to make glorious, to magnify, or to cause to be held in high esteem. It implies revealing the true nature and worth of Jesus, making His glory evident to others. The Spirit doesn't add glory to Jesus, but unveils the inherent glory that is already His.
  • "Receive of mine" (Greek: lambanล ek tou emou): This phrase emphasizes that the Holy Spirit does not speak His own independent message, but draws from what belongs to Jesus. This includes Jesus' words, His character, His divine nature, and His redemptive work. The Spirit's message is always consistent with and derived from Christ.

Practical Application

For believers today, John 16:14 provides a crucial lens through which to understand spiritual experience and ministry.

  • Christ-Centered Focus: It reminds us that genuine spiritual activity, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will always point to and exalt Jesus Christ. If a teaching or experience draws attention primarily to itself, to human leaders, or even solely to the Spirit's manifestations without glorifying Christ, it warrants careful discernment.
  • Deeper Understanding of Jesus: The Spirit continues to reveal Christ to us, helping us to grasp the depths of His love, His sacrifice, and His resurrection power. This ongoing revelation is vital for spiritual growth and a vibrant relationship with God.
  • Empowerment for Witness: Just as the Spirit showed Jesus' truth to the disciples, He empowers us to bear witness to Christ in the world (Acts 1:8), enabling us to share the good news of Jesus effectively and truthfully.
Note: Commentary was generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit.

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Cross-References

  • 1 John 4:13

    Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

  • 1 John 4:14

    ยถ And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son [to be] the Saviour of the world.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:14

    But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:18

    But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord.

  • John 15:26

    ยถ But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

  • Revelation 19:10

    And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See [thou do it] not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

  • 1 Peter 1:10

    ยถ Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace [that should come] unto you:
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