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- In verse 7, referring to the Holy Spirit, the Lord Jesus promises to send His disciples “the Counselor” (or, “the Helper.”) The Greek term that is used is referring to someone who appears on another’s behalf as a mediator, intercessor, and helper (Arndt and Gingrich”s New Testament Lexicon, pp.623-624).
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(John 16:12-15) The work of the Holy Spirit among the disciples. “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
Intro. This chapter concludes the discourse leading up to the great intercessory prayer. It has the whole world in view ( John 16:1-11) with its relation to the Holy Spirit, emphasis upon the Spirit’s relation to the apostles ( John 16:12-15 ), and final remarks before the great prayer ( John 16:25-33 ).
Or, As I am going by my ascension to the Father, in a short time, ye shall see me personally no more; but in a little while I shall pour out my Spirit upon you, and others through your ministry; and ye shall see me virtually in the great and wonderful work which shall then take place in the hearts and lives of men.
the work of the holy spirit (john 16:5-11) 16:5-11 "I did not tell you these things at the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going away to him who sent me, and none of you asks me: 'Where are you going?'
Barnes' Notes on the Bible. He will reprove - The word translated "reprove" means commonly to demonstrate by argument, to prove, to persuade anyone to do a thing by presenting reasons. It hence means also to convince of anything, and particularly to convince of crime. This is its meaning here.
May 17, 2011 · John 16. PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS. READING CYCLE THREE. FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have.
16 Jesus then said something that confused His disciples: “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me. ” He meant by this that soon He was going to die, and then after three days He was going to rise again from the dead.
