A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 16 24. The sorrow of Christ’s departure turned into joy by His return 16. ye shall not see me ] Better, ye behold Me no more (comp. Joh 16:10): the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:15
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show [it] unto you. 15. All things ] Literally, All things whatsoever: comp. Joh 17:10. therefore said I ] For this cause (Joh 12:18; Joh 12:27) said I: see on Joh 5:16; Joh 5:18. shall take … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:14
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show [it] unto you. 14. He shall glorify me ] Both pronouns are emphatic; ‘Me shall that Spirit of truth glorify.’ Just as the Son glorifies the Father by revealing Him (Joh 1:18; Joh 17:4) both in word and work, so does the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:13
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 show you things to come. 13. the Spirit of truth ] See on Joh 14:17. he will guide you ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:12
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 12. many things to say ] They are His friends (Joh 15:15), and there is nothing which He wishes to keep back from them; He would give them His entire confidence. But it would be useless to tell them what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:11
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 11. Of judgment judged ] Better, Concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world hath been judged (see on Joh 12:31 and Joh 14:30). As the world has had its own false views about sin and righteousness, so also it has had its own false … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:10
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 10. righteousness ] The word occurs here only in this Gospel; but comp. 1Jn 2:29 ; 1Jn 3:7; 1Jn 3:10; Rev 19:11. Righteousness is the keeping of the law, and is the natural result of faith; so much so that faith … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:9
Of sin, because they believe not on me; 9. Of sin ] Or, Concerning sin. This naturally comes first: the work of the Spirit begins with convincing man that he is a fallen, sinful creature in rebellion against God. because they believe not on me ] This is the source of sin unbelief; formerly, unbelief … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:8
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 8. The threefold office of the Advocate towards those who do not believe but may yet be won over. And He when He is come will convict the world concerning sin, and concerning righteousness, and concerning judgment. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 7. I tell you the truth ] ‘I’ is again emphatic; ‘I who know, and who have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 16:7”