The same Greek word thus rendered is translated "Advocate" in 1 John 2:1 as applicable to Christ. paracletos"). John 14. comforting Cat., q.1). "Advocate" is the proper rendering of the word in every case where it occurs. The word means literally, "called to one's side" for help. The Comforter. ""2 Corinthians 6:6. The Spirit guides into truth; indeed, He is called the Spirit of truth. 431. I looked for comforters, but found none. (John 14:16) The name given by Christ to the Holy Spirit. Prayer for the Comforter. "By the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned. The first stanza from an ancient German hymn. The word parakletos does not occur elsewhere in the Scriptures except in 1 John 2:1. Salem Media Group. Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist. 1915. It means properly "one who is summoned to the side of another" to help him in a court of justice by defending him, "one who is summoned to plead a cause." 2. Sunday after Ascension Day.1868. The Spirit does a great deal for disciples besides comforting them, although to comfort was a part of His work for them. It is worthy of notice that although Paul nowhere uses the word paracletos, he yet presents the idea it embodies when he speaks of the "intercession" both of Christ and the Spirit (Romans 8:27, 34). It is worthy of notice that although Paul nowhere uses the word paracletos, he yet presents the idea it embodies when he speaks of the "intercession" both of Christ and the Spirit (Romans 8:27, 34). The word means literally, "called to one's side" for help. ... /.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xix nun bitten wir den.htm, Whit Sunday I Will Pray the Father, and He Shall Give You Another ... ... Whit Sunday I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever, even the Spirit of Truth. Comforter ( John 14:16 ) The name given by Christ to the Holy Spirit. (BBE DBY YLT), Lamentations 1:9Her filthiness was in her skirts; she didn't remember her latter end; therefore is she come down wonderfully; she has no comforter: see, Yahweh, my affliction; for the enemy has magnified himself. ... "I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever. THE COMFORTER GIVEN. The word "Helper" would be a more adequate translation. In the Gospel it occurs in John 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7, and refers to the Holy Spirit. "Entry for 'COMFORTER'". (BBE YLT), Jeremiah 8:18Though I would take comfort against sorrow, my heart is faint within me. As the next verse shows the writer has in mind the intercession of Christ for Christians on the basis of His mediatorial work: "And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world" (1 John 2:2). I looked for comforters, but found none. 69. COMFORTER. General Editor. The church is still under the dispensation of the Comforter, and still he convinces the world of sin, of righteousness, and of the judgement to come. Jesus must go. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Smith's Bible Dictionary. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, 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 14:26). (n.) The Holy Spirit, -- referring to his office of comforting believers. The translation "Comforter" covers only a small part of the meaning as shown in the context. (BBE), Psalms 69:20Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness. Bibliography Information (See NIV), Lamentations 1:2She is sorrowing bitterly in the night, and her face is wet with weeping; among all her lovers she has no comforter: all her friends have been false to her, they have become her haters.