why did Jesus says ANOTHER comforter? and not the same comforter?

Question

Notice the word: ANOTHER?

John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

if the comforter is the holyspirit as John has claimed, then why would Jesus call the holyspirit with another?
another means = another one.

Answer 1

Jesus = A comforter
Holy Spirit = Another comforter.

Answer 2

Jesus was the comforter of those that He came upon but He was to leave soon and wanted to assure them that there would be another one that would take His place as the comforter of the people that believed on Him. Being in bodily form, He could not be everywhere at once as the Holy Spirit can so the Holy Spirit took over the job.

Answer 3

note he did not say..."and that i will wish the daddy, and he shall provide you with a frontrunner who will first kill you a number of then you convert. he will then write a collection of letters and they are going to be considered holier than even the words I coach. each man or woman will obey him. believe his written words even if the Comforter tells you in a special way" human beings ignore that Jesus gave us the present of Spirit. From then on, his Spirit could locate position contained in the middle of accepted human beings, fairly than only divine beings. Jesus turned right into a comforter, as fortold in scripture. actually he changed into talked about as The Comforter. The Holy Spirit could be yet another Comforter who could abide continuously because Jesus changed into extremely restricted on the time jointly with his flesh and the mortality difficulty it provides.

Answer 4

He is reffering to the Holy Ghost...

The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. He is a personage of spirit, without a body of flesh and bones (see D&C 130:22). He is often referred to as the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, or the Comforter.
Roles of the Holy Ghost

The Holy Ghost works in perfect unity with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, fulfilling several roles to help you live righteously and receive the blessings of the gospel.

He “witnesses of the Father and the Son” (2 Nephi 31:18) and reveals and teaches “the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5). You can receive a sure testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ only by the power of the Holy Ghost. His communication to your spirit carries far more certainty than any communication you can receive through your natural senses.

As you strive to stay on the path that leads to eternal life, the Holy Ghost “will show unto you all things what [you] should do” (see 2 Nephi 32:1–5). He can guide you in your decisions and protect you from physical and spiritual danger.

Through Him, you can receive gifts of the Spirit for your benefit and for the benefit of those you love and serve (see D&C 46:9–11).

He is the Comforter (John 14:26). As the soothing voice of a loving parent can quiet a crying child, the whisperings of the Spirit can calm your fears, hush the nagging worries of your life, and comfort you when you grieve. The Holy Ghost can fill you “with hope and perfect love” and “teach you the peaceable things of the kingdom” (Moroni 8:26; D&C 36:2).

Through His power, you are sanctified as you repent, receive the ordinances of baptism and confirmation, and remain true to your covenants (see Mosiah 5:1–6; 3 Nephi 27:20; Moses 6:64–68).

He is the Holy Spirit of Promise (see Ephesians 1:13; D&C 132:7, D&C 132:18–19, D&C 132:26). In this capacity, He confirms that the priesthood ordinances you have received and the covenants you have made are acceptable to God. This approval depends on your continued faithfulness.
The Gift of the Holy Ghost

All honest seekers of the truth can feel the influence of the Holy Ghost, leading them to Jesus Christ and His gospel. However, the fulness of the blessings given through the Holy Ghost are available only to those who receive the gift of the Holy Ghost and remain worthy.

After you were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one or more Melchizedek Priesthood holders laid their hands on your head and, in a sacred priesthood ordinance, confirmed you a member of the Church. As part of this ordinance, called confirmation, you were given the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The gift of the Holy Ghost is different from the influence of the Holy Ghost. Before your baptism, you could feel the influence of the Holy Ghost from time to time, and through that influence you could receive a testimony of the truth. Now that you have the gift of the Holy Ghost, you have the right to the constant companionship of that member of the Godhead if you keep the commandments.

Full enjoyment of the gift of the Holy Ghost includes receiving revelation and comfort, serving and blessing others through spiritual gifts, and being sanctified from sin and made fit for exaltation in the celestial kingdom. These blessings depend on your worthiness; they come a little at a time as you are ready for them. As you bring your life in harmony with God’s will, you gradually receive the Holy Ghost in great measure. The Prophet Joseph Smith declared that the mysteries of God’s kingdom “are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify themselves before him” (see D&C 76:114–116).

Remember that “the Spirit of the Lord doth not dwell in unholy temples” (Helaman 4:24). Even though you have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, the Spirit will dwell with you only when you keep the commandments. He will withdraw if you offend Him by profanity, uncleanliness, disobedience, rebellion, or other sins. Keep yourself clean. Fill your life with goodness so you can be worthy of the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.

Additional references: Matthew 3:11; John 15:26; John 16:13; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12–17; Acts 19:1–6; 1 Corinthians 2:9–14; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Nephi 10:17–19; 2 Nephi 31:17; D&C 8:2–3; D&C 39:20–24; D&C 68:25–28; D&C 121:46; Articles of Faith 1:4

Answer 5

The Holy Spirit had not been given yet.
Jesus was here in the flesh.
He came back in the Spirit.
He has been here ever since.

He said I go away and I come back, paraphrase//
John 14:28 "You heard that I said to you, 'I go away, and I will come to you.' If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.
John 16:7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper shall not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.

Notice the tense. Notice the word I.
Who will come to you?
I will come to you.
And so He did, in the form of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 6

This is NOT referring to angels. It is referring to the Holy Spirit.

At the time, Jesus was among them and they did not have the Holy Spirit. The Spirit only came after Jesus ascended into Heaven.

Answer 7

As I awoke in bed this morning, my comforter was found turned up and in my face full of foul smelling urine. What a comfort that was! Must have been another "burning bush" as described in Alcoholics Anonymous!

Oh Jesus, save me and take me home, NOW!

Answer 8

Jesus was leaving; the Holy Spirit was coming. That's "another of the same type."

Answer 9

Actually Prophet Jesus Christ (Peace be Upon Him) is referring to Another messenger from GOD who came after him and that is Prophet Mohammad (May Peace of ALLAH be Upon Him). Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) delivered the same message as Prophet Jesus (PBUH), and the same message was delivered by every Messenger of GOD, the only difference was that the basic message was same but it kept on extending till the whole & complete message was delivered by Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) by the grace of ALMIGHTY ALLAH (GOD).
Even Prophet Jesus (PBUH) told his apostles that he wishes to tell them more teachings but they wont be able to understand those teachings and for that he prayed for another "Comforter". It is in the Bible and you can look it out.

Answer 10

because Jesus christ is the original Comforter that would actually be leaving but if you continue to read he did say,that i will come unto you again