John 14:16Farewell Discourse
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever:
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a another comforter that is practiced in speech and habits in John 14:16—consider "pray" and "father". Work out another comforter in prayers we actually pray—honor God behind closed doors.

Context

This passage belongs to John, a gospel narrative witness, developing another comforter. Read in John 14, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “pray” alongside “father”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits John to John the Apostle. Modern scholarship on John sees Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Scholars commonly date John AD 90–100. John seems aimed at Johannine circles.. It sits within the Farewell Discourse (gospel narrative). Signs and discourses create a distinct theological portrait.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46