John 16:1-2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 16:1-6

Christ dealt faithfully with his disciples when he sent them forth on his errands, for he told them the worst of it, that they might sit down and count the cost. He had told them in the chapter before to expect the world's hatred; now here in these verses, I. He gives them a reason why he alarmed them thus with the expectation of trouble: These things have I spoken unto you, that you should not be offended, or scandalized, John 16:1. 1. The disciples of Christ are apt to be offended at the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 16:1-4

16:1-4 "I have spoken these things to you in case you should be caused to stumble in the way. They will excommunicate you from the synagogue. Yes, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think that he is rendering a service to God; and they will do these things because they did not recognize the Father or me. But I have spoken these things to you, so that when their time comes, you will remember that I spoke them to you." By the time John was writing it was inevitable that some... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:1

These things have I spoken unto you ,.... Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they would show to their doctrine: these things Christ thought, proper to give them notice of before hand, that expecting them, they might be prepared for them, and be fortified against them; that , says he, ye should not be offended : his view in speaking of them, was not to discourage them, but to prevent their stumbling at them, and falling by them. Hardships... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues ,.... The Jews had made a law already, that he that confessed that Jesus was the Messiah, should be cast out of their synagogues; and they had put it in execution upon the blind man Christ restored to sight, for his profession of faith in him; which struck such a terror upon the people, that even many of the chief rulers who believed that Jesus was the true Messiah, durst not confess him, because of this law; for it was what they could not bear the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:1

These things have I spoken - Particularly what is mentioned in the two last chapters. Be offended - Ἱνα μη σκανδαλισθητε , That ye should not be stumbled. May not fall away from the faith, nor receive any injury to your souls, as that man does to his body who stumbles, or falls over a stone, or block, in the way which he has not discovered. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues - They will excommunicate you, and consider you as execrable, and utterly unworthy to hold any commerce with God by religion; or with man by civil fellowship. See on John 9:22 ; (note). In these excommunications they were spoiled of all their substance, see Ezra 10:8 , and see also Hebrews 10:34 , and deprived of their character, their influence, and every necessary of life. Though the Jewish people had the most humane laws, yet they were a most... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:1

Verse 1 1.These things I have spoken to you. He again states that none of those things which he has spoken are superfluous; for, since wars and contests await them, it is necessary that they should be provided beforehand with the necessary arms. Yet he also means that, if they meditate deeply on this doctrine, they will be fully prepared for resistance. Let us remember that what he then said to the disciples is also spoken to us. And, first, we ought to understand that Christ does not send his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

Verse 2 2.They will drive you out of the synagogues. This was no light offense to disturb their minds, that they were to be banished like wicked men from the assembly of the godly, or, at least, of those who boasted that they were the people of God, and gloried in the title of The Church; for believers are subject not only to persecutions, but to ignominy and reproaches, as Paul tells us, (1 Corinthians 4:12.) But Christ bids them stand firm against this attack; because, though they be banished... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1

These things . What things? Primarily the explanation he had given of the opposition and hatred of the world, and the vast consolation which he had promised in the identification of the disciples with himself, and the witness which would be borne by the Paraclete; but not exclusively, for they include all the preparatory instructions based on his own Person, his going to the Father, his return in the power of the Spirit. Have I spoken to you, that ye should not be offended ; that you... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1

Concerned for the stumbling-blocks. The disciples of Jesus evidently entertained many expectations which, though plausible and excusable enough, were not reasonable; and hence inevitably, sooner or later, there must be a crushing collapse of their hopes. Indeed, the sooner such a collapse came the better. Terrible and overwhelming was the experience, but it was brief; and once over, it did not return. And all the while we can see that Jesus had these experiences constantly in mind. I. ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 16:1-6

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 16:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:2

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:1

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