Our Friend

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you."
John 14:16

Rejoice as you read the synonyms for advocate used in the other translations of the Bible.

• Advocate (NLT)
• Counselor (NIV)
• Helper (NASB)
• Another Friend (MESS)
• Comforter (KJV)
• Comforter,Counselor, Helper, Intercessor,
  Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby (AMP)
• Holy Spirit (CEV)
• The Spirit of Truth (Wycliff)

Jesus asked His Father to send an Advocate to the disciples. A disciple is one who follows Jesus Christ. We are disciples. Therefore we receive the same Holy Spirit Jesus spoke of in John 14. We also receive the benefits of the Holy Spirit.

• He will never leave us. (v16)
• He will teach us. (v26)
• He will be our reminder. (26)

We can call Him friend. Let's celebrate the friendship.