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John 16:13Farewell Discourse
However, when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a spirit truth that is embodied in relationships and commitments. John 16:13: trace "truth" and "speak". Let spirit truth in promises we keep—steady the will with prayer. Through spirit & new life, The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

The setting is John—gospel narrative, naming spirit truth. Placed in ch. 16, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into spirit & new life. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate John with 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). Here the thread of spirit & new life comes into view. 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