Reproof is indeed implied in the term employed, and doubtless the word begins with it. the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service--The words mean religious service--"that he is offering a service to God." whom you have from God...?" A plain declaration of Christ's mission from the Father, and his return to him ( John 16:28 ): I came forth from the... 2. This stress is seen by the numerous references to what the believer knows (2:3, 5, 29; 3:14, 16, 19, 24; 4:13, 16; 5:15, 18-20). The gospel in brief. . Let us also go, that we may die with him." . 26. Asking in Christ's name, is acknowledging our unworthiness to receive any favours from God, and shows full … To another class, however, this blessed teaching will have another issue--translating them out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. 14. the beginning--He had said it pretty early ( Luke 6:22 ), but not quite as in John 16:2 . . This echo of the truth, alluded to in John 16:27 , seems like thinking aloud, as if it were grateful to His own spirit on such a subject and at such an hour. 17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death,” (1 John 5:16-17). God so loved the world, that He gave His-only begotten Son. The evidence of this was to lie in the great historical fact, that He had "gone to His Father and was no more visible to men":--for if His claim to be the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, had been a lie, how should the Father, who is "a jealous God," have raised such a blasphemer from the dead and exalted him to His right hand? Is it true that their killers thought that they were Jesus answered . 2 They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. It is expedient for you that I go away--, Yes. He brought life and immortality to light. now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb--hardly more so than before; the time for perfect plainness was yet to come; but having caught a glimpse of His meaning (it was nothing more), they eagerly express their satisfaction, as if glad to make anything of His words. 16 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. John 10:16, ESV: "And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. John 16:15. In John 16:8-11 the Spirit acted as a prosecutor to the world, however, in John 16:12-15 the Spirit's advocacy is seen on behalf of believers. "I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none" ( Psalms 69:20 ). 27. Such, abiding voluntarily under the dominion of the prince of this world, are judged in his judgment, the visible consummation of which will be at the great day. This is what He had just said … . Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author. Posts. But now I go my way to him that sent me--While He was with them, the world's hatred was directed chiefly against Himself; but His departure would bring it down upon them as His representatives. It is about collaboration and the self-communication of God. John 3:16 follows this rich and theologically dense explanation of sin and salvation. John 16:22. John 16:13 "But when Hebrews, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. . What else does Jesus say will happen to them in John 16:2? John 16 16 1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. 25. in proverbs--in obscure language, opposed to "showing plainly"--that is, by the Spirit's teaching. I must bring them also. Of sin, because they believe not on me--As all sin has its root in unbelief, so the most aggravated form of unbelief is the rejection of Christ. Hold firmly to the truth, encourage by sound doctrine, & refute those who oppose it. When we are hurting, the place to go is God's Word for encouragement. The death of Christ "judged" or judicially overthrew him, and he was thereupon "cast out" or expelled from his usurped dominion ( Hebrews 2:14 , 1 John 3:8 , Colossians 2:15 ). How is it to the disciples' "advantage" (So Saul of Tarsus, Galatians 1:13 Galatians 1:14 , Philippians 3:6 ). 2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. What was now withheld would afterwards be disclosed, ὅταν … ἀλήθειαν. 1 John 2:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 John 2:16, NIV: "For everything in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--comes not from the Father but from the world." 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But because I have said these things . John 1:16, NASB: "For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." . John 15:16. February 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM Leave a comment. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of John taught by Pastor Paul LeBoutillier of Calvary Chapel Ontario, Oregon. Commentaries for John Chapter 16 Jesus Predicts Joy and Suffering. 5 Outlines . that need will increase in the coming hours. gives comfort or counsel, so Jesus is referring to the Holy Spirit's role to the disciples, For this purpose He was to "receive of Christ"--all the truth relating to Christ--"and show it unto them," or make them to discern it in its own light. words given by Jesus were designed to encourage them. The final part of the discourse directs the disciples' attention to what they are about to experience as a result of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection... View the entire commentary * More information on Commentaries John 3:16 teaches us that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, will be saved. Pliny declares that Cicero once saw the Iliad of Homer written in so small a character that it could be contained in a nutshell. There is no absolute consensus on what this means. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. Jesus tells us to take his yoke and it will be easy, and that his burden is light (Mt 11:30). It is God that justifieth: Who is he that condemneth? See here why Christ explained it (John 16:19) because he knew they were desirous to ask him, and designed it. 16:23-27 Asking of the Father shows a sense of spiritual wants, and a desire of spiritual blessings, with conviction that they are to be had from God only. The Spirit would complete the teaching of Christ and lead them “into all the truth”. "Do you not know that your 11. These words provide essential background to this Sunday’s Gospel lesson. ask--when I am gone, "in My name.". In this struggle Jesus gained the victory and subdued the great enemy of man. Wakeup. 3 And they will do these things a because they have not known the Father , nor me . These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended--both the warnings and the encouragements just given. 24. 29, 30. This triumphant vindication of Christ's rectitude is to us divine evidence, bright as heaven, that He is indeed the Saviour of the world, God's Righteous Servant to justify many, because He bare their iniquities ( Isaiah 53:11 ). not His position vis-a-vis Jesus. IT IS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE. God’s love is not limited to a few or to one group of people but His gift is for the whole world.God’s love was expressed in the giving of His most priceless gift—His unique Son (cf.Rom. Who is the "Helper" (John 16:7) Jesus will send after His departure? To one class of men, however, all this will carry conviction only; they "will not come to Christ"--revealed though He be to them as the life-giving One--that they may have life. a fellow-believer, who has sinned. God’s motivation toward people is love. John 16:16-24 New International Version (NIV) The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy. JOHN 3:16 EXPLAINED “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Main Points For/so : These are link words expanding or explaining something that was said earlier. But if He was the "Faithful and True Witness," the Father's "Righteous Servant," "His Elect, in whom His soul delighted," then was His departure to the Father, and consequent disappearance from the view of men, but the fitting consummation, the august reward, of all that He did here below, the seal of His mission, the glorification of the testimony which He bore on earth, by the reception of its Bearer to the Father's bosom. 28. John 16:14(NASB) Verse Thoughts The time for Christ's departure had come.. and although the separation from their Master was a painful prospect for the confused disciples.. nevertheless, they were to discover an inner strength, and receive extraordinary comfort, that was not available to them during Christ's lifetime on earth. Christ knew they were desirous to ask him, but were bashful and ashamed to ask. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come." Salem Media Group. The disciples were hurting because Jesus was going to leave them. . John 16:15 "All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you." John 1:16, ESV: "For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." Key Thought. It should seem,... 3. 16-22. There are two grand lessons to be learned in the school of Christ, and all divine teaching is comprehended and summed up in them. The Gospel of John, chapter 3, verse 16, is one of the all-time beloved and well-known verses in the entire Bible. The Greek root can be translated "comfort." It has also been called the "Gospel in a nutshell", because it is considered a summary of the central theme of traditional Christianity:. John 3:16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. But convict or convince is the thing intended; and as the one expresses the work of the Spirit on the unbelieving portion of mankind, and the other on the believing, it is better not to restrict it to either. . 1:3-11. John 1:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 1:16, NIV: "Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given." 2-3 In this sense it is used of the Father in 2 Cor. And when he is come, he will, &c.--This is one of the passages most pregnant with thought in the profound discourses of Christ; with a few great strokes depicting all and every part of the ministry of the Holy Ghost in the world--His operation with reference to individuals as well as the mass, on believers and unbelievers alike [OLSHAUSEN]. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he … Has the Holy Spirit taken up residence inside you? They shall put you out of the synagogue--( John 9:22 , 12:42 ). leʹ (“illustration” or “parable”) that is common in the other Gospels but not used at all in John’s account. 16:18 "So they were saying" This is an imperfect tense which can mean (1) they were saying over and over or (2) they began to say. In John 11:16, when Jesus told them He was going to Bethany to raise Lazarus, Thomas understanding the danger the Lord faced from the Jewish leaders said ". Bernard. the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone; and yet I am not alone--A deep and awful sense of wrong experienced is certainly expressed here, but how lovingly! This same term paraclētos, is used for the Son in 1 John 2:1. leʹ (“illustration” or “parable”) that is common in the other Gospels but not used at all in John’s account. I have overcome the world--not only before you, but for you, that ye may be able to do the same ( 1 John 5:4 1 John 5:5 ). The Gospel readings for the Third Sunday of Advent in Years A, B, and C focus on the person of John. Here and in 16:4 Jesus gives the purpose for his telling the disciples about coming persecution. John 3:16 gives us the glorious hope of eternal life in heaven through the love of God and death of Jesus Christ. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. Verses 28-33 1. See the notes at John 12:31. 5. 1. John 3:16 teaches us that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, God’s Son, will be saved. Sorrow (1) because He was going away; sorrow (2) because of the declared manner of His death. Do ye now believe?--that is, "It is well ye do, for it is soon to be tested, and in a way ye little expect." JOHN 16:8-11 8 “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be born on earth and die on a cross. Now Jesus knew that they desired to ask Him, and He said to them, "Are you inquiring among yourselves about what I said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me'? 4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. John 16,explained. In this context, the bearing of fruit is generalized. At the same time the sorrow of the widowed Church in the absence of her Lord in the heavens, and her transport at His personal return, are certainly here expressed. 9. Why would "sorrow" have "filled" (John 16:6) the disciples' hearts? The persecuting Jews professed to be worshippers of Jehovah; but they did not know the Christ, whom he sent, and, therefore, in very truth they did not know the Father either. 1 John 4:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 John 4:16, NIV: "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.God is love. John 16:12-15 begins with Jesus telling his disciples, “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now” (v. 12). All things that the Father hath are mine. 1 John 2:16 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 John 2:16, NIV: "For everything in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--comes not from the Father but from the world." (John 11:16) Jesus several times mention that He would die, but He did not mention what His death would accomplish. 4. these things I said not . What Jesus says here seems to contradict what he had just told the disciples in 15:15: “I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father.” … Continue reading "Commentary on John 16:12-15" . This topic is empty. 1 John 2:16, ESV: "For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world." Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. John 16:16 A little while and ye shall not see me Meaning, that he should be quickly taken from them by death. The disciples' satisfaction in this declaration ( John 16:29, 30 ): Lo, now speakest though plainly. John 16:1-33 . But take heart! He shall glorify me; for he shall receive of mine and show it unto you--Thus the whole design of the Spirit's office is to glorify Christ--not in His own Person, for this was done by the Father when He exalted Him to His own right hand--but in the view and estimation of men. October 23, 2014 at 10:36 pm #781034. EXEGESIS: JOHN 16:7. Jesus said, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away, the Counselor won’t come to you. 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