13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Other Translations of John 14:13

New International Version

13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

English Standard Version

13  Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

The Message

13 From now on, whatever you request along the lines of who I am and what I am doing, I'll do it. That's how the Father will be seen for who he is in the Son. I mean it.

New King James Version

13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

New Living Translation

13 You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 14:13

Commentary on John 14:12-17

(Read John 14:12-17)

Whatever we ask in Christ's name, that shall be for our good, and suitable to our state, he shall give it to us. To ask in Christ's name, is to plead his merit and intercession, and to depend upon that plea. The gift of the Spirit is a fruit of Christ's mediation, bought by his merit, and received by his intercession. The word used here, signifies an advocate, counsellor, monitor, and comforter. He would abide with the disciples to the end of time; his gifts and graces would encourage their hearts. The expressions used here and elsewhere, plainly denote a person, and the office itself includes all the Divine perfections. The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed upon the disciples of Christ, and not on the world. This is the favour God bears to his chosen. As the source of holiness and happiness, the Holy Spirit will abide with every believer for ever.