When he returned to the Father, he would send the Holy Spirit as the Counsellor, or Helper, to guide, instruct and strengthen them. In assuring the disciples of the blessings that would follow his return to the Father (see John 14:12), Jesus had not specifically mentioned the Holy Spirit. Promise of the Holy Spirit ( John 14:15-31 ) In a few hours ye will be most powerfully assaulted but stand firm: - the evil will only fall upon me and this evil will result in your comfort and salvation, and in the redemption of a lost world.ġ44. μηδε δειλιατω, Let not your heart shrink back through fear of any approaching evil. He is the author, prince, promoter, and keeper of peace. To his followers Jesus gives peace, procures it, preserves it, and establishes it. Their salutations and benedictions are generally matters of custom and polite ceremony, given without desire or design but I mean what I say what I wish you, that I will give you. Not as the world giveth - Not as the Jews, in empty wishes: not as the people of the world, in empty compliments. My peace I give unto you - Such tranquillity of soul, such uninterrupted happiness of mind, such everlasting friendship with God as I enjoy, may ye all enjoy! And such blessedness I bequeath unto you: it is my last, my best, my dying legacy. A wish of peace among them is thus to be understood: May you prosper in body and soul, and enjoy every earthly and heavenly good! For the meaning of this word, see Matthew 5:9. Peace I leave with you - The Jewish form of salutation and benediction.
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