Joh 14:17 | RWP | e4.org | The Spirit of truth ( το πνευμα της αληθειας ). Same phrase in ; ; , "a most exquisite title" (Bengel). The Holy Spirit is marked by it (genitive case), gives it, defends it (cf. ), in contrast to the spirit of error ( ). Whom ( ο ). Grammatical neuter gender ( ο ) agreeing with πνευμα (grammatical), but rightly rendered in English by "whom" and note masculine εκεινος (verse ). He is a person, not a mere influence. Cannot receive ( ου δυνατα λαβειν ). Left to itself the sinful world is helpless ( ; .), almost Paul's very language on this point. The world lacks spiritual insight ( ου θεωρε ) and spiritual knowledge ( ουδε γινωσκε ). It failed to recognize Jesus ( ) and likewise the Holy Spirit. Ye know him ( υμεις γινωσκετε αυτο ). Emphatic position of υμεις (ye) in contrast with the world ( ), because they have seen Jesus the Revealer of the Father (verse ). Abides ( μενε ). Timeless present tense. With you ( παρ' υμιν ). "By your side," "at home with you," not merely "with you" ( μεθ' υμων ) "in the midst of you." In you ( εν υμιν ). In your hearts. So note μετα ( ), παρα, εν .

‏ John 14:17

The Spirit of truth ( το πνευμα της αληθειας ). 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 ( ο ). Grammatical neuter gender ( ο ) agreeing with πνευμα (grammatical), but rightly rendered in English by "whom" and note masculine εκεινος (verse 26). He is a person, not a mere influence.

Cannot receive ( ου δυνατα λαβειν ). 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 ( ου θεωρε ) and spiritual knowledge ( ουδε γινωσκε ). It failed to recognize Jesus (1:10) and likewise the Holy Spirit.

Ye know him ( υμεις γινωσκετε αυτο ). Emphatic position of υμεις (ye) in contrast with the world (15:19), because they have seen Jesus the Revealer of the Father (verse 9).

Abides ( μενε ). Timeless present tense.

With you ( παρ' υμιν ). "By your side," "at home with you," not merely "with you" ( μεθ' υμων ) "in the midst of you."

In you ( εν υμιν ). In your hearts. So note μετα (16), παρα, εν.