John 14:13-14 “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do"

John 14:13-14  "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  [14] If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it."

 

To ask in Jesus' name is to ask as the representative of Jesus and for Jesus. It is more than asking by his authority.

 

Jesus was speaking to those in his presence when he said it. He was not speaking to us.