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John 16:26 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 16:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 16 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:”
John 16:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 16:26
At that day ye shall ask in my name (ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί μου αἰτήσετε)—Jesus points forward to Pentecost and the new covenant era when believers would pray directly to the Father through Christ's mediatorial work. The phrase en tō onomati mou (in my name) means far more than invoking a formula; it means praying on the basis of Christ's person, work, and authority, as those united to Him.I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you—This doesn't mean Christ ceases interceding (He remains our advocate, 1 John 2:1; Hebrews 7:25), but that His finished work opens direct acce...
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Cross-References for John 16:26
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“yes rather”
“but for those whom you have given me”
“I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am”
“that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.”
“and he will give you another Counselor”