3 figures
Teacher and Comforter of His disciples.
In this chapter, Jesus continues to prepare His disciples for His impending departure, promising the coming of the Holy Spirit and explaining the Spirit's role in guiding them into all truth. He also speaks of His death and resurrection, offering comfort and assurance of victory over the world.
Guide and Comforter for the disciples.
Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of truth who will guide the disciples into all truth, convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and glorify Jesus by taking what is His and declaring it to the disciples.
Followers of Jesus who are being prepared for His departure.
The disciples are the primary audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter. They are being prepared for the challenges they will face after Jesus' departure and are assured of the Holy Spirit's guidance and the ultimate victory over the world.