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Paraclete

Morrish Bible Dictionary

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This is a Greek word, though sometimes used by English writers. It is translated 'Comforter,' referring to the Holy Spirit, in John 14:16,26; John 15:26; John 16:7; and 'Advocate,' referring to the Lord Jesus, in 1 John 2:1 . See ADVOCATE.

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Paraclete'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​p/paraclete.html. 1897.
 
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