But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

JOHN 14:26KJV
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John 14:26 (KJV)

What does John 14:26 mean?

John 14:26 says that the Father will send the Holy Ghost, called the Comforter, in Jesus’ name, and this Comforter will teach Jesus’ followers everything they need to know and help them remember all that Jesus has said to them. The verse assures the disciples that they will not be left alone or confused after Jesus leaves, because God’s Spirit will guide and remind them.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to his disciples during his final teachings before his arrest. The setting is intimate and serious, as Jesus prepares his closest followers for his departure. The promise of the Comforter, or Holy Ghost, means that God’s presence will continue with them, helping them understand and recall Jesus’ teachings as they face the future.

The Greek behind John 14:26

  • Comforter (παράκλητος, paraklētos): This Greek word means someone who is called to help, encourage, or advocate for another. It carries the sense of a helper, counselor, or supporter, not just someone who comforts in sorrow.
  • Holy (ἅγιος, hagios) and Ghost (πνεῦμα, pneuma): Together, these words refer to the Holy Spirit, emphasizing both the Spirit’s sacredness and active presence.
  • Teach (διδάσκω, didaskō): The Greek word here means to instruct or explain, highlighting that the Spirit will actively guide the disciples into understanding.
  • Bring to your remembrance (ὑπομνήσει, hypomnēsei): This word means to remind or cause to remember, showing that the Spirit will help the disciples recall Jesus’ words when they need them most.

Why John 14:26 matters

  • John 14:26 clarifies that the disciples’ understanding and memory of Jesus’ teachings are not left to their own ability, but are supported by God’s Spirit.
  • The verse emphasizes that the Holy Ghost’s role is both to teach new things and to remind believers of what Jesus already said, showing an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time event.
  • This promise connects to the larger message of John 14, where Jesus reassures his followers that his departure will not leave them abandoned, but will actually bring them closer to God’s help and guidance.

Where else these words appear

“Comforter” Greek G3875 · used in 5 verses

  • John 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
  • John 15:26 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:
  • John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

“bring” Greek G5279 · used in 7 verses

  • Luke 22:61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
  • Titus 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
  • 3 John 1:10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

“send” Greek G3992 · used in 80 verses

  • Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
  • John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.
  • Acts 19:31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.

“teach” Greek G1321 · used in 91 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • Luke 4:15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
  • Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.