Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 16:1-6
Christ dealt faithfully with his disciples when he sent them forth on his errands, for he told them the worst of it, that they might sit down and count the cost. He had told them in the chapter before to expect the world's hatred; now here in these verses, I. He gives them a reason why he alarmed them thus with the expectation of trouble: These things have I spoken unto you, that you should not be offended, or scandalized, John 16:1. 1. The disciples of Christ are apt to be offended at the... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 16
Among other glorious things God hath spoken of himself this is one, I wound, and I heal, Deut. 32:39. Christ's discourse in this chapter, which continues and concludes his farewell sermon to his disciples, does so. I. Here are wounding words in the notice he gives them of the troubles that were before them, John 16:1-6. II. Here are healing words in the comforts he administers to them for their support under those troubles, which are five:?1. That he would send them the Comforter, John... read more