Another Comforter (Part Two)

By calling the Holy Spirit “another” Comforter, Jesus implies that He was the disciples' first Comforter called alongside to help, counsel, advocate, and guide while He walked with them in the flesh. In John 14:18, “orphans” had no social standing, legal protection, or economic support, leaving them completely vulnerable. The Lord uses this heavy imagery to show that His departure will not leave His followers helpless, abandoned, exposed, unprotected, defenseless, or unguarded! Not being left as orphans meaning they would retain an ongoing, internal family connection and divine presence. This is an extraordinary privilege that has been bestowed upon us. Jesus has called believers into participation and partnership with His divine nature.

~Dr. Robert L. Taylor, Bible Expositor; Teaching with God’s grace & power