Gospel JN 15:26-16:4A
Jesus said to his disciples:
“When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father,
the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father,
he will testify to me.
And you also testify,
because you have been with me from the beginning.
“I have told you this so that you may not fall away.
They will expel you from the synagogues;
in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you
will think he is offering worship to God.
They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me.
I have told you this so that when their hour comes
you may remember that I told you.”
“When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father,
the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father,
he will testify to me.
And you also testify,
because you have been with me from the beginning.
“I have told you this so that you may not fall away.
They will expel you from the synagogues;
in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you
will think he is offering worship to God.
They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me.
I have told you this so that when their hour comes
you may remember that I told you.”
More from Jesus about the Holy Spirit - the Spirit of truth. As He talks to the disciples, he foretells of trials, hardships, and even death that are the direct result of their faith. And he encourages them to stay true to their internal compass, the Holy Spirit, as it points towards the truth. Dear Jesus, life is often difficult, uncertain, and unfair - and I continue to look to the Holy Spirit to keep me on a straight path especially when I am under attack because of my faith in You.
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