Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible
John 16 - Introduction
XVI.
[(2) THE LAST WORDS OF DEEPEST MEANING TO THE FAITHFUL FEW (continued).
(f)
Their relation to the world and the promise of the Paraclete explained more fully (John 16:1).
(α)
Though the world will hate them, it is still expedient that He should depart from them (John 16:1)
(β)
The coming of the Paraclete and His office (John 16:8);
(γ)
His own departure and return. Their sorrow the birth-pangs of joy (John 16:16);
(δ)
He promises a full revelation of the Father (John 16:25).
(ε)
Their faith is now weak, though they think it strong (John 16:29); their future shall be one of tribulation, but He has overcome the world (John 16:33).]