John 14:16

“And I will pray the Father, etc.], Here Christ speaks as Mediator, and promises his disciples, that he would intercede for them with the Father; which is designed as an encouragement to them to ask for what they want, in his name, and to comfort their hearts, which were troubled at the news of his departure from them; and he shall give you another Comforter. This is no inconsiderable proof of a trinity of persons in the Godhead; here is the Father prayed unto, the Son in human nature praying, and the Holy Ghost the Comforter prayed for; who is the gift of the Father, through the prevalent mediation of the Son, and is another “Comforter”; distinct from the Messiah, to whom reference is here…”

“I will pray the Father - This refers to his intercession after his death and ascension to heaven, for this prayer was to be connected with their keeping his commandments. In what way he makes intercession in heaven for his people we do not know. The fact, however, is clearly made known, Romans 8:34; Hebrews 4:14-15; Hebrews 7:25. It is as the result of his intercession in heaven that we obtain all our blessings, and it is through him that our prayers are to be presented and made efficacious before God. Another Comforter - Jesus had been to them a counsellor, a guide, a friend, while he was with them. He had instructed them, had borne with their prejudices and ignorance, and had administered…”

“And I will ask the Father - Joh 14:21, shows the connection between this and the preceding verses. And he will give you another Comforter - The Greek word signifies also an advocate, instructer, or encourager. Another - For Christ himself was one. To remain with you for ever - With you, and your followers in faith, to the end of the world. John 14:17”

“14:16 another Advocate: The Spirit continues Jesus’ work by advising, defending, and protecting believers.”

“I will: Joh 14:14, Joh 16:26, Joh 16:27, Joh 17:9-11, Joh 17:15, Joh 17:20; Rom 8:34; Heb 7:25; Jo1 2:1 another: Joh 14:18, Joh 14:26, Joh 15:26, Joh 16:7-15; Act 9:31, Act 13:52; Rom 5:5, Rom 8:15, Rom 8:16, Rom 8:26, Rom 8:27, Rom 14:17; Rom 15:13; Gal 5:22; Phi 2:1 abide: Joh 4:14, Joh 16:22; Mat 28:20; Eph 1:13, Eph 1:14; Col 3:3, Col 3:4; Th2 2:16 John 14:17”