John 16

The Work of the Holy Spirit

1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. Parallel theme: John 16:4, Matthew 13:21, 24:10, 1 Peter 2:8

2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. service. References God: Revelation 6:9. Parallel theme: John 9:22, 12:42, Isaiah 66:5, Matthew 10:28, 24:9, Luke 6:22, 1 Corinthians 4:13 +3

3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. Parallel theme: John 8:19, 8:55, 15:21, 17:3, 17:25, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 1 John 3:1, 4:8 +3

4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. Parallel theme: John 13:19, 14:29, Matthew 9:15, 10:7, 24:25, Mark 2:19, 13:23, Acts 9:16, 2 Peter 1:14 +4

5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? Parallel theme: John 7:33, 13:3, 13:36, 16:10, 16:28, 17:4, Hebrews 1:3, 12:2 +3

6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Parallel theme: John 14:1, Luke 22:45, 24:17

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Truth: John 15:26, Acts 10:34. Parallel theme: John 7:39, 14:3, 14:26, 14:28, Psalms 68:18, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:33, Romans 8:28 +5

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Judgment: 1 Corinthians 14:24, Jude 1:15. Parallel theme: John 8:9, Zechariah 12:10, Acts 2:37

9 Of sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice., because they believe not on me; Faith: Mark 16:16. Parallel theme: Hebrews 3:12

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Righteousness: Acts 3:14, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 3:18

11 Of judgmentJudgment: κρίσις (Krisis). The Greek krisis (κρίσις) denotes judgment—evaluation and sentence. All will stand before God's judgment seat (Romans 14:10), and Christ has been appointed Judge of the living and dead (Acts 10:42)., because the prince of this world is judged. Judgment: John 12:31, Acts 10:42, Hebrews 6:2, 9:27. Parallel theme: John 14:30, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 3:8, Revelation 1:7 +5

12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Parallel theme: John 15:15, Mark 4:33, Acts 1:3

13 Howbeit when he, the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Spirit: John 14:17, 14:26, 15:26, 1 John 4:6. Truth: John 14:6, 1 John 2:27. Parallel theme: John 8:38, 12:49, 1 John 2:20, Revelation 1:19 +5

14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Parallel theme: John 15:26, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Galatians 5:5, Revelation 19:10

15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Parallel theme: John 3:35, 13:3, 17:2, 17:10, Matthew 11:27, 28:18, Luke 10:22, Colossians 1:19, 2:3, 2:9 +5

Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy

16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. Parallel theme: John 7:33, 12:35, 13:3, 13:33, 16:5, 16:22, 16:28, Mark 16:19, Acts 1:3, Hebrews 12:2 +5

17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? Parallel theme: John 12:16, 14:5, 16:5, 16:16, 16:19, Mark 9:10, 9:32, Luke 18:34 +3

18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. Parallel theme: Luke 24:25

19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? References Jesus: John 7:33. Parallel theme: John 13:33, 14:19, 16:16, 16:30

20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:5, 30:11, Isaiah 61:3, Jeremiah 31:25, Matthew 5:4, Mark 16:10, Luke 24:21, 2 Corinthians 6:10, James 1:2, Jude 1:24 +5

21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. Parallel theme: Psalms 113:9, Isaiah 13:8, Micah 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:3

22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. Parallel theme: John 16:6, Psalms 146:2, Isaiah 25:9, Acts 2:46, 13:52, 16:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 6:18, 10:34, 1 Peter 1:8 +5

23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Parallel theme: John 14:5, 14:20, 15:7, 16:19, 16:26, Isaiah 65:24, Matthew 7:7, 21:22, Ephesians 2:18, 1 John 2:1 +5

24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Parallel theme: John 3:29, 15:11, 16:23, 1 Kings 18:36, Matthew 6:9, 2 John 1:12

I Have Overcome the World

25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. Parallel theme: John 10:6, 16:12, Psalms 49:4, 78:2, Mark 4:13

26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: Parallel theme: Romans 8:34

27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. Faith: John 16:30, 1 Peter 1:8. Love: John 8:42, 14:21, 14:23, 17:23, Matthew 10:37, 1 Corinthians 16:22, 2 Corinthians 5:14, 1 John 4:19 +5

28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. Parallel theme: John 8:14, 13:1, 13:3, 14:28, 16:5, 16:16, 17:5, Luke 24:51 +3

29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. Parallel theme: John 16:25

30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). that thou camest forth from God. Faith: John 17:8. Parallel theme: John 21:17, Hebrews 4:13

31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?

32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. Parallel theme: John 4:21, 4:23, 8:16, 8:29, 16:2, 20:10, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31, 26:56, Mark 14:27 +5

33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Peace: John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:16. Parallel theme: John 14:1, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 John 4:4, 5:4, Revelation 3:21 +5