Definition: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from John 16:13. It's a really important passage about the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. Here’s what it means in simpler terms: Basically, the Spirit of Truth is like a guide. Let’s unpack that: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come” : This part says that before Jesus Christ returns, the Holy Spirit (which is the Spirit of Truth) will appear. It's a transition – something is happening before the main event. “…he will guide you into all truth” : The Spirit of Truth isn’t just present ; He's actively helping us understand God's word and everything about Him. This means He will show us things that are yet to come, things we can’t see right now. It’s about leading us towards understanding. “for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak” : This is the key part! The Spirit doesn't need to talk about Himself. He’s listening and interpreting everything God tells us. He’ll only speak when it’s necessary – when there are things that need to be revealed. “and he will shew you things to come” : This is a bit more figurative, but it means the Spirit of Truth will reveal future events, prophecies, or important truths about God's plan for us and the world. He’ll show us what’s going to happen in the future. In short, the verse says that the Holy Spirit is our guide and He will reveal important things to us as He comes. Think of it like this: Imagine you’re reading a map. The Spirit of Truth is the guide leading you to the best route – the path to understanding God’s truth. The Spirit doesn't need to tell you everything, but He will show you what’s coming! Does that make sense? Do you want me to explain any part in more detail or perhaps give an example of how this principle applies to something specific?