John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Primary
What this passage establishes
The Comforter is the Holy Ghost, sent in Jesus’ name to teach and remind believers.
Why it matters in the argument
Acts gives observable accounts of people receiving the promised Spirit. Those narratives supply the Bible’s clearest pattern for recognizing Spirit reception.
Apostolic connection
Apostolic teaching distinguishes the initial sign of tongues when the Spirit is received from the later congregational gift that requires interpretation.
Common misunderstanding
Paul’s question ‘do all speak with tongues?’ concerns distributed gifts in the assembled body, not the repeated initial sign in Acts.
How to use it in conversation
Start with the promise, then compare Acts 2, 10, and 19. Use 1 Corinthians only after distinguishing initial sign, private prayer, and public gift.
Nearby curated context
John 14:18Jesus promises the Comforter and then says, ‘I will come to you,’ linking His return to the Spirit’s indwelling presence.John 14:16-18Jesus promises another Comforter who already dwells with the disciples and will be in them, then says He will come to them.John 14:28The Father is greater than the Son with respect to the Son’s humbled incarnate position and mission.