John 16:32-33

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:29-32

Faith in calm and storm. Notice— I. THE CONFESSION OF FAITH . "By this we believe," etc. This indicates: 1. Faith in the proper Object . "We believe that thou," etc. They believed in his Person and character, and in the Divinity of his mission. Their faith, even at this time, had not made much progress in spiritual elevation and grasp of its Object; still, this fresh confession of it was encouraging. If not much progress is made, it is cheering to know there is no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:31-33

The faith now acknowledged was destined to be severely tried. I. THE FAITH OF THE DISCIPLES WAS GENUINE , BUT INCOMPLETE . "Now ye believe." 1. Trial is needed to test the existence and strength of faith . 2. It was a mark of our Lord ' s love and wisdom to warn the disciples of coming trial . 3. Their desertion of their Master here foretold must have been incredible to their minds . "Behold, the hour cometh … that ye shall be scattered every man... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:32

Behold, the hour cometh , [ yea ] £ is come, that (see John 16:2 . The effort made by some to preserve the relic force of ἷνα here breaks down. It has very little mere than the power of "when," and the bringing in of the notion of a purpose or Divine counsel encumbers the sense) you shall be scattered ( i . e . the fact is as good as already enacted) every man to his own, and shall leave me alone . The σκορκισθῆτε points back to Zechariah 13:7 , and reminds us of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33

These things have I spoken ( ταῦτα ; all the farewell discourses. The tone of these last triumphant words reminds them of the finest and noblest of his previous assurances, his promises of peace, courage, and victory over all the evil and power of this world) to you, that in me ye might have peace (see note, John 14:27 , John 14:28 ). The entire issue of the discourse is the conference on his disciples of his own secret of peace—the adequate support amid the crushing force and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33

Words of cheer. These last words of our Lord's last discourse must have rung melodiously in the ears of those who were privileged to listen to them. No more cheering tones, no brighter vision, could Jesus have left with his bereaved, but not orphaned, not comfortless, disciples. I. CHRIST 'S PEOPLE MUST ENDURE TRIBULATION . 1. This is the consequence of their remaining for a season in a world where sin and sorrow still prevail. 2. It is involved in their participation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33

In Christ and in the world, Notice— I. THAT THE CHRISTIAN IN THE PRESENT STATE IS BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN CHRIST . 1. He is in the world . 2. He is also in Christ . He is united by faith to him. As his physical life is in the world, his spiritual life is in Christ. He is in Christ, and Christ is in him. But although he is the world, the world is not in him. He is a mere pilgrim in the world; his home is in Christ. 3. He is in the... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:33

In me - In my presence, and in the aid which I shall render you by the Holy Spirit.In the world - Among the men to whom you are going. You must expect to be persecuted, afflicted, tormented.I have overcome the world - He overcame the prince of this world by his death, John 12:31. He vanquished the great foe of man, and triumphed over all that would work our ruin. He brought down aid and strength from above by his death; and by procuring for us the friendship of God and the influence of the... read more

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