John 16:23
What is written? (ESV)
In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
What does it say?
A day will come when nothing will be asked of Me [Jesus]. Rather, you will ask the Father in My name, and He will give it to you.
What is its immediate context?
Jesus giving final instruction to the twelve (chap 13-17) before he is crucified.
How John 16:23 is applied across Bible answers
Do we pray to Jesus or God?
Jesus explicitly states the "order" of our prayers - to the Father, through (or by) Jesus' name.
Extra Context for this Application:
Jesus is about to depart from earth, which will mark the time at which "you will ask nothing of me." Essentially, "God on earth" would no longer be in their physical proximity.
