Allos Parakleto, Another Comforter

Q

What can you tell me about the Allos Parakleto?

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The term allos Parakleto appears in the Greek text of John 14:16. In English, it’s either translated another counselor or another comforter.

There are two words in Greek for another. One is heteros and means another of a different kind. Allos means another of the same kind. When Jesus promised another comforter, He meant another just like Him. He was referring to the Holy Spirit.