PART V. (D.) 1. The disciples in the world, and the world’s attitude toward them (John 16:1). _The Promise of the Comforter_. 2. To comfort them in view of coming trial the promise of the Paraclete is given more fully, and His relation to the world is set forth (John 16:7). 3. His enlightening i... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ Chap. John 15:27. The Spirit does not teach historical facts, but reveals their true meaning. Hence the apostolic testimony and the testimony of the Spirit form but a single act, in which each contributes a different element—the one the historic narrative, the other... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 16:16. See John 14:19. A LITTLE WHILE.—The last clause omitted by, B, D, L, etc. John 16:17. THEN SAID HIS DISCIPLES, ETC.—They did not, could not, comprehend yet what He meant. No doubt the words, “Again a little while, and ye shall see Me,” may refer to His p... [ Continue Reading ]
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 16:25. PROVERBS, or parables.—Such as the vine, the woman in travail, etc. THE TIME COMETH, ETC.—The Spirit after Pentecost would guide them clearly into all truth. John 16:26. AT THAT DAY.—How different were the preaching and the prayers of the disciples afte... [ Continue Reading ]