John 16:32 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:32

Christ alone, and not alone. Notice— I. CHRIST ALONE . "Shall leave me alone." Through the great tragedy which followed, of which Gethsemane was but a short prelude, and of which the visible was but a small part, Christ, as far as this world was concerned, was alone. 1. He was socially alone . He could really say, "And of the people there was none with me." The world was against him, and even the existing Church was against him, its chief magnates being the ringleaders in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:32

The loneliness of Jesus. I. A PREMATURE BOAST . Faith is necessary, faith is possible; but a deep-rooted faith that shall itself be trustworthy is not easy. Jesus knew that in due time he would have full power over the devotion of his disciples, but their hearts had yet to be won from that fear of the world which bringeth a snare. A faith that shall be superior to all conceivable temptations must be the result of much humble and patient watchfulness. It is for Jesus rather than for... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:32

The hour cometh - To wit, on the next day, when he was crucified.Ye shall be scattered - See Matthew 26:31.Every man to his own - That is, as in the margin, to his own home. You shall see me die, and suppose that my work is defeated, and return to your own dwellings. It is probable that the two disciples going to Emmaus were on their way to their dwellings, Luke 24:0. After his death all the disciples retired into Galilee, and were engaged in their common employment of fishing, John 21:1-14;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 16:29-32

John 16:29-32. His disciples Struck with the correspondence of what he said to what was secretly passing in their own minds; said, Lo, now speakest thou plainly We acknowledge that now thou speakest in such a manner as we can easily understand; and speakest no proverb Usest no obscure form of expression; now we are sure that thou knowest all things Now, by this further token, even by discerning our inmost doubts on this subject, we are persuaded that nothing is hid from thee; and... 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 16:32

Behold . Greek. idou. App-133 . the hour = an hour (no art.) All the texts omit "now". shall be scattered = should be dispersed. Greek. skorpieo. Occurs elsewhere John 10:12 .Matthew 12:30 . Luke 11:23 . 2 Corinthians 9:9 . A stronger word in John 11:52 .Matthew 26:31 . every man = each. to = unto. Greek. App-104 . his own = his own (home). Greek. to idia. Compare John 1:11 , where it means his own possessions. and yet = and. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 16:32

John 16:32. Every man to his own,— Εις τα ιδια : To his own habitation and employment. Dr. Heylin renders it, Every man to take care of himself. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:25-33

8. The clarification of Jesus’ destination 16:25-33 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:31-32

Jesus questioned the fact that the disciples now believed fully because of what He had just explained. The NIV translation, "You believe at last!" is an interpretation that the reader should understand as ironical. The events surrounding Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion would show that their faith was still weak. They would desert Him in His hour of testing. That hour was coming very soon, but Jesus could speak of it as already present because Judas was even then planning with the religious... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:31-33

B. The Upper Room Discourse 13:31-16:33Judas’ departure opened the way for Jesus to prepare His true disciples for what lay ahead for them. This teaching was for committed disciples only. Some writers have noted that in the Old Testament, as well as in ancient Near Eastern literature generally, the farewell sayings of famous individuals receive much attention (cf. Genesis 47:29 to Genesis 49:33; Joshua 23-24; 1 Chronicles 28-29). [Note: E.g., A. Lacomara, "Deuteronomy and the Farewell Discourse... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:32

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 16:29-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 16:16-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 16:32

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 16:32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:25-33

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:31-32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 16:31-33

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