John 14-15
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Mansions equals dwelling places, or home. Same as vs 14:23
vs. 10
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;
If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
"Parakletos," one to come alongside of you and help you.
The text has nothing whatsoever to do with prayer. In yesterday's devotion, we saw how Jesus said to use His Name in prayer to the Father. But here we see a different use of Jesus' Name. Here, the Greek word translated "ask" can also mean "demand."
Greek: to ask for, with a claim on receipt of an answer, ask, ask for, demand
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Do not be worried and upset translates the same expression used in 14:1. Here the exhortation do not be afraid is added. Literally the verb used here means “to be a coward,” and a noun made from this same stem (TEV cowards) is used in Revelation 21:8.
vs. 28 This meaning reflects well the distinction between the one who sends and the one who is sent
John 15:7 (WUESTNT)
If you maintain a living communion with me and my words are at home in you, I command you to ask, at once, something for yourself, whatever your heart desires, and it will become yours. In this my Father is glorified, namely, that you are bearing much fruit.