παράκλητος (parakletos)
παράκλητος (parakletos) (Greek Lexicon • G3875 • called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader): called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader. Primary meaning: called to one's aid, an advocate, pleader, intercessor. Strong's: an intercessor, consoler. Lexical nuances: called to one's aid in a judicial cause (Dion. Cass.); hence, most freq. as subst., ὁ π. , an advocate , pleader , intercessor (Dem., al.; so in Rabbinic lit., פְּרַקְלִיטָא ), "a friend of the accused person, called to speak to his character, or otherwise enlist sympathy in his favour" (Field, Notes , 102). In NT, specif., ὁ π. , of Christ , I Jo 2:1 (v. ICC , Jo. Epp. , 23 ff.); of the Holy Sp... It is closely linked with John Part 2 (Chapters 13–21) (VIDEO • overview): Overview of John 13 –21 highlighting Jesus washing the disciples' feet, the Farewell Discourse and Holy Spirit promise, the cross as exaltation, and resurrection commissioning.