John 14:13

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 14:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 14:13 — American Standard Version

Context — John 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, etc.] Whether it be for assistance in preaching of the Gospel; or for the performance of miraculous operations in confirmation of it; or for success to attend it; or for any blessings whatsoever, whether for themselves or others: that will I do; he does not say, that he would be a Mediator between God, and them, an advocate with the Father for them, and would intercede, and use his interest with him that it might be done, which would have been saying much, and all which he does; but he declares he will do it himself, which is a proof of his deity, and an instance of his omnipotence: that the Father may be glorified in the Son. This may be referred…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“whatsoever ye . . . ask in my name--as Mediator. that will I do--as Head and Lord of the kingdom of God. This comprehensive promise is emphatically repeated in Joh 14:14.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Whatsoever ye shall ask - This promise referred particularly to the apostles in their work of spreading the gospel; it is, however, true of all Christians, if what they ask is in faith, and according to the will of God, James 1:6; 1 John 5:14. In my name - This is equivalent to saying on my account, or for my sake. If a man who has money in a bank authorizes us to draw it, we are said to do it in his name. If a son authorizes us to apply to his father for aid because we are his friends, we do it in the name of the son, and the favor will be bestowed on us from the regard which the parent has to his son, and through him to all his friends. So we are permitted to apply to God in the name of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“whatsoever: Joh 15:7, Joh 15:16, Joh 16:23, Joh 16:26; Mat 7:7, Mat 21:22; Mar 11:24; Luk 11:9; Eph 3:20; Jam 1:5, Jam 5:16; Jo1 3:22, Jo1 5:14 in my: Joh 14:6; Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12, Eph 3:14, Eph 3:21; Col 3:17; Heb 4:15, Heb 7:25, Heb 13:15; Pe1 2:5 will: Joh 14:14, Joh 4:10, Joh 4:14, Joh 5:19, Joh 7:37, Joh 10:30, Joh 16:7; Co2 12:8-10; Phi 4:13 that: Joh 12:44, Joh 13:31, Joh 17:4, Joh 17:5; Phi 2:9-11 John 14:15”
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