But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I have said to you — the Spirit is described with three prepositional phrases: sent by the Father (from God), sent in Jesus' name (representing Jesus), and will teach all things (continuing Jesus' pedagogical work). The function of the Spirit is both teaching (didaskō—instruct, form) and reminding (hypomneō—bring to remembrance); the Spirit does not introduce new doctrines but deepens understanding of Jesus' words, making their meaning progressively more luminous and applicable to new situations.

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