John 16

Christ warns his disciples, and foretells the persecutions they should receive from the Jews, John 16:1-4 . Foretells his death, and promises them the Comforter, John 16:5-7 . Points out his operations among the Jews, and in the world, John 16:8-11 . His peculiar influences on the souls of the disciples, John 16:12-15 . Speaks figuratively of his death and resurrection, at which his disciples are puzzled, John 16:16-18 . He explains and illustrates the whole by a similitude, John 16:19-22 . Shows himself to be the Mediator between God and man, and that all prayers must be put up in his name, John 16:23-28 . The disciples clearly comprehend his meaning and express their strong faith in him, John 16:29 , John 16:30 . He again foretells their persecution, and promises them his peace and support, John 16:31-33 .