BSN: The Apostle John’s References to the Holy Spirit

John, the son of Zebedee, referred to the Holy Spirit in a variety of ways. Some things he wrote are direct quotes of Jesus; others are possibly John’s own words (i.e. we cannot know for sure if he heard Jesus speak them or not; just because John didn’t record them doesn’t necessarily mean Jesus didn’t speak them in John’s hearing).

  • Jn 7:37-39 – “the Spirit
  • Jn 14:16-17 – “another Helper,” “the Spirit of truth
  • Jn 14:26 – “the Helper, the Holy Spirit
  • Jn 15:26-27 – “the Helper,” “the Spirit of truth
  • Jn 16:5-16 – “the Helper,” “the Spirit of truth
  • 1 Jn 2:20 – “an anointing from the Holy One
  • 1 Jn 2:27 – “the anointing which you received from Him
  • 1 Jn 4:13 – “His Spirit

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