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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 16:25-28

John 16:25-28. These things Though very weighty and important; have I spoken unto you in proverbs In the obscurity of parables, which have appeared dark and mysterious to you; but the time cometh, &c. You may comfort yourselves with this thought, that the time is at hand when I shall speak unto you no more in proverbs No more in that obscure manner; but I shall show you plainly of the Father Shall, by the teaching of my Spirit, declare to you, in plain terms, the whole counsel... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 16:16-33

147. Difficulties ahead for the disciples (John 16:16-33)Within the next twenty-four hours Jesus would be taken from his disciples, but three days later, after his resurrection, they would see him again. Their sorrow would be replaced by joy, just as a woman’s pains before giving birth are replaced by joy after the child is born (John 16:16-22). Jesus’ victory through death and resurrection would give them a confidence in God that they never had before. They would see Jesus Christ as the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:20

Verily, verily. Twenty-third occurrence. See on John 1:51 . weep . Greek. klaio. See John 11:31 , John 11:38 . lament. Greek. threneo (compare Engl. threnody). See Luke 23:27 , and the other two occurances. Matthew 11:17 , and Luke 7:32 (mourn). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:21

A woman = The woman. The article, in conjunction with the Hebraism "in that day", verses: John 16:23 , John 16:26 , in. dicates the woman (wife) of Revelation 12:0 . See Isaiah 66:7-11 .Micah 5:3 . Compare Psalms 22:31 .Hosea 13:13 .Micah 4:9 , Micah 4:10 . The time is the time of Jacob's trouble (Jeremiah 30:7 ), the birth -pangs (sorrows, Matthew 24:8 ) which will result in the birth of the new Israel, the nation of Isaiah 66:8 and Matthew 21:43 . child. App-108 : anguish. Greek. ... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:22

heart . Compare John 14:1 . no man = no one. Greek. oudeis. taketh . Most of' the texts read "shall take". from . Greek. apo. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:23

in that day . See John 14:20 . The use of this important Hebraism (Isaiah 2:11 , Isaiah 2:12 and note there) in connexion with the woman of John 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 (Acts 28:28 ), the promises (and "gifts") were 'with-drawn also. They will be renewed "in that day". in. Greek.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:24

Hitherto = Until now. have ye asked = asked ye. full = fulfilled: i.e. filled full. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:25

proverbs . Greek. paroimia, a wayside saying. Occurs five times: here (twice); John 16:29 ; John 10:6 (parable); and 2 Peter 2:22 . In the Septuagint it is found in Proverbs 1:1 and at the title of the book. Elsewhere parabole is used. In N.T. parabole is frequent, rendered "parable", save Mark 4:30 (comparison); Luke 4:23 (proverb); and Hebrews 9:9 ; Hebrews 11:19 (figure). but . Omit. the time = an hour. plainly = in free speech, openly. See John 11:14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:26

At = In. Greek. en. App-104 . that day . See John 16:23 . pray. Greek. erotao. Same as "ask" in John 16:5 . for = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:27

loveth. Greek. phileo. App-135 . believed . App-150 . from = from beside. Greek. para. App-104 . Compare John 8:42 ; John 13:3 ; John 17:8 . read more

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