John 16:23-24 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:23

And in that day —that long and blessed period beginning at the Resurrection with your vision of me, and being ever more and more enhanced in blessedness by your intense conviction that "I am with you" and "see you," though you see me not—in that day ye shall put me no question, as in the old method of confidential intercourse of man with man. That period passes away with this solemn night. Not in this way will the intercourse be carried forward. "That day" started from Easter morning, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:23-30

The consequences of Christ's ascension to the Father. I. Pulpiness OF KNOWLEDGE . "And in that day ye shall no more question me in anything." 1. Our Lord was always ready , in the days of his flesh , to answer the questions of his disciples . Yet their questions often showed 2. Hereafter there would be no need for further questioning ; for the Holy Spirit would solve all their difficulties. II. FULLNESS OF POWER . "Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:24

Hitherto —up to the present period— ye asked ( £ ἠτήσατε , the common word for petition and request made by the inferior to the superior, the man to his Maker) nothing in my Name . The disciples had not comprehended the fullness of that Name of the well-beloved Son, filling their minds with the revelation of God made in it, and feeling it to be the great inducement anti guarantee of acceptable prayer. Ask (continuously, habitually, for this is no longer in aorist, but in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:24

The ground of successful prayer. The presence of the Lord Jesus in the land of his sojourn during his incarnate life made a great difference to many dwellers in that land. It made a great deal of difference in point of resource and hope to all suffering from afflicted bodies. And thus also Jesus brought a great change in the region of religious need and duty. He did not come into the midst of a laud all unused to prayer. The quality of the prayer may have been very defective, but there is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:23

In that day - After my resurrection and ascension.Ye shall ask me nothing - The word rendered “ask” here may have two significations, one to ask by way of inquiry, the other to ask for assistance. Perhaps there is reference here to both these senses. While he was with them they had been accustomed to depend on him for the supply of their wants, and in a great degree to propose their trials to him, expecting his aid. See Matthew 8:25; John 11:3. They were also dependent on his personal... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:24

Hitherto - During his ministry, and while he was with them.Have ye asked ... - From the evangelists, as well as from this declaration, it seems that they had presented their requests for instruction and aid to Jesus himself. If they had prayed to God, it is probable that they had not done it in his name This great truth that we must approach God in the name of the Mediator was reserved for the last that the Saviour was to communicate to them. It was to be presented at the close of his ministry.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 16:23-24

John 16:23-24. In that day ye shall ask me nothing Εμε ουκ ερωτησετε ουδεν , you shall not inquire any thing of me, or, as Dr. Campbell renders it, you will put no questions to me. That is, when I have sent the Holy Spirit to lead you into all truth, you shall have no need to ask for information in any thing as now you do, or to inquire after the sense of any thing suggested to you by the Spirit. as you now sometimes ask the meaning of my words. Verily, Whatsoever ye shall ask the... 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 16:23

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

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:23-30

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:24

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 16:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 16:16-33

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

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

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