{The Spirit of truth} ( o pneuma t(8873) al(8874)heias). Same
phrase in 15:27 16:13 1Jo 4:6 , "a most exquisite title"
(Bengel). The Holy Spirit is marked by it (genitive case), gives
it, defends it (cf. 1:17 ), in contrast to the spirit of error
( 1Jo 4:6 ). {Whom} (ho). Grammatical neuter gender (ho)
agreeing with pneuma (grammatical), but rightly rendered in
English by "whom" and note masculine ekeinos (verse 26 ). He
is a person, not a mere influence. {Cannot receive} (ou dunatai
labein). Left to itself the sinful world is helpless ( 1Co 2:14 Ro 8:7f. ), almost Paul's very language on this point. The world
lacks spiritual insight (ou the(9372)ei) and spiritual knowledge
(oude gin(9373)kei). It failed to recognize Jesus ( 1:10 ) and
likewise the Holy Spirit. {Ye know him} (humeis gin(9373)kete
auto). Emphatic position of humeis (ye) in contrast with the
world ( 15:19 ), because they have seen Jesus the Revealer of the
Father (verse 9 ). {Abides} (menei). Timeless present tense.
{With you} (par' humin). "By your side," "at home with you,"
not merely "with you" (meth' hum(936e)) "in the midst of you." {In
you} (en humin). In your hearts. So note meta ( 16 ), para,
en.
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