14:26a
But: The Greek conjunction that the Berean Standard Bible translates as But here introduces a different subject. There is perhaps a slight contrast between Jesus himself and the Holy Spirit, and what they will do. The Good News Translation does not translate this word explicitly. Translate this introduction to a new subject in a way that is natural in your language.
the Advocate, the Holy Spirit: The word Advocate means “one who is called to help” and is another name for the Holy Spirit. See the notes on 14:16b. Translate it in the same or a similar way here. For example:
the Helper, the Holy Spirit (English Standard Version)
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the Encourager, the Holy Spirit
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the Holy Spirit will come and help you (Contemporary English Version)
the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, one with the Father and Son. See Key Biblical Terms Holy A.2. He is called “the Spirit of truth” in 14:17. See how you translated the Holy Spirit in 1:33.
whom the Father will send in My name: God the Father will send the Holy Spirit to the disciples in the name of Jesus.
in My name: This phrase here probably indicates that the Holy Spirit comes with Jesus’ authority. He will be with the disciples instead of Jesus, guiding and teaching them. For example:
as my representative (New Living Translation (2004))
14:26b
will teach you all things: The Holy Spirit will teach Jesus’ disciples everything that they need to know about God and about Jesus’ message. The verb teach here refers to giving understanding and wisdom. The Spirit will help Jesus’ followers understand Jesus’ teaching and how it applies to their lives.
14:26c
will remind you of everything I have told you: This expression indicates that the Holy Spirit will cause the believers to remember everything Jesus taught them. Here are other ways to translate this expression:
will cause you to remember all that I told you (New Century Version)
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make you remember all that I have told you (Good News Translation)
General Comment on 14:26
In some languages it is more natural to translate this verse using two or more sentences. For example:
But the Holy Spirit will come and help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place. The Spirit will teach you everything and will remind you of what I said while I was with you. (Contemporary English Version)
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My Father will send the Holy Spirit to you (plur.) as my representative to help you (plur.). He will teach you (plur.) everything that you (plur.) need to know, and remind you (plur.) of all that I have said to you (plur.).
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