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in that day. See Joh_14:20. The use of this important Hebraism (Isa_2:11, Isa_2:12 and note there) in connexion with the woman of Joh_16:21 shows that it refers to Israel and has nothing to do with the Church. The promise as to "asking in My name" was fulfilled as long as the offer of restoration on condition of national repentance continued; when that offer was withdrawn (Act_28:28), the promises (and "gifts") were 'with-drawn also. They will be renewed "in that day".
in. Greek. en. App-104.
nothing. A double negative. Greek. ouk ouden.
ask. Greek. aiteo. App-134.
in My name. See on Joh_14:13. The texts connect "in My name" with "give" instead of' "ask".