John 16:2

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

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 16:1-4

16:1-4 "I have spoken these things to you in case you should be caused to stumble in the way. They will excommunicate you from the synagogue. Yes, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think that he is rendering a service to God; and they will do these things because they did not recognize the Father or me. But I have spoken these things to you, so that when their time comes, you will remember that I spoke them to you." By the time John was writing it was inevitable that some... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues ,.... The Jews had made a law already, that he that confessed that Jesus was the Messiah, should be cast out of their synagogues; and they had put it in execution upon the blind man Christ restored to sight, for his profession of faith in him; which struck such a terror upon the people, that even many of the chief rulers who believed that Jesus was the true Messiah, durst not confess him, because of this law; for it was what they could not bear the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues - They will excommunicate you, and consider you as execrable, and utterly unworthy to hold any commerce with God by religion; or with man by civil fellowship. See on John 9:22 ; (note). In these excommunications they were spoiled of all their substance, see Ezra 10:8 , and see also Hebrews 10:34 , and deprived of their character, their influence, and every necessary of life. Though the Jewish people had the most humane laws, yet they were a most... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

Verse 2 2.They will drive you out of the synagogues. This was no light offense to disturb their minds, that they were to be banished like wicked men from the assembly of the godly, or, at least, of those who boasted that they were the people of God, and gloried in the title of The Church; for believers are subject not only to persecutions, but to ignominy and reproaches, as Paul tells us, (1 Corinthians 4:12.) But Christ bids them stand firm against this attack; because, though they be banished... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1-4

A warning of future persecutions. Having spoken of the guilt of the persecutors, our Lord refers now to the sufferings of the disciples. I. THE DESIGN OF THE WARNING . "These things have I spoken unto you, that you should not be offended." 1. The obstinate unbelief of the Jews would be not only a great surprise to the apostles , but a profound disappointment . They always lived in the expectation of a national conversion of Israel. 2. It was therefore necessary... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1-6

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:2-3

They (used impersonally, as the German man , or the French ou ) shall make you excommunicate — ἀποσυναγώγους "put you out of the synagogue," expel you from the fellowship of your country's worship (cf. John 9:22 and John 12:42 )— nay, further (the ἀλλὰ abruptly introduces a very much stronger assertion) an hour cometh, that — ἵνα is here, by Meyer and many others, said to involve a Divine order, purpose, or destiny, intended by the drawing on of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:2-3

Persecution foreseen and foretold. The great aim of the Lord Jesus, in his final conversations with his apostles, was to convince them of their perfect union with himself. They were the branches of the living vine; they were his beloved and confidential friends. Were these revelations made merely to assure them of privilege, merely to make them happy in the consciousness of an honorable and inseparable relation? Certainly not. This spiritual fellowship was to be the power for holy service... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:2

Out of the synagogues - See the notes at John 9:22. They would excommunicate them from their religious assemblies. This was often done. Compare Acts 6:13-14; Acts 9:23-24; Acts 17:5; Acts 21:27-31.Whosoever killeth you - This refers principally to the Jews. It is also true of the Gentiles, that in their persecution of Christians they supposed they were rendering acceptable service to their gods.God’s service - The Jews who persecuted the apostles regarded them as blasphemers, and as seeking to... read more

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