John 15:27

"“When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me."

Key Reflection

In John 15:27, Jesus speaks of the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom He will send to the disciples. This passage highlights that the Holy Spirit's role is to bear witness about Christ’s teachings and person. The term "testify" (μάρτυς, martys) in Greek implies bearing witness or being a reliable attester of truth, much like a legal witness who confirms facts. This underscores the importance of the Holy Spirit as not only guiding believers into all truth but also confirming the reality and authority of Jesus' words and work, ensuring that His message remains central even in their absence.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. Ye also shall bear witness. You shall be witnesses to the world to urge on them the evidences that the Lord Jesus is the Messiah. Have been with me. They had for more than three years seen his works, and were therefore qualified to bear witness of his character and doctrines. From the beginning. From his entrance on the public work of the ministry, Mt 4:17-22. Comp. Ac 1:21,22. {f} "And ye also shall bear witness" Lu 24:48; Ac 2:32; 4:20,33 2 Pe 1:16 {g} "ye have been with me from the beginning" 1 Jo 1:2. __________________________________________________________________

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