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That ye should not be made to stumble (ινα μη σκανδαλισθητε). Purpose clause with negative μη and first aorist passive of σκανδαλι…

These things. The things spoken in the two previous chapters, promising them divine aid and directing them in the path of duty.

These things have I spoken unto you.—Compare Note on John 15:17. Here, too, the reference is to the things which he had j…

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
That you should not be scandalized when you see me put to deat…

St. Augustine of Hippo: After the promise of the Holy Spirit, who would inspire them with strength to bear witness, He rightly a…

In ch. 16, Jesus reveals to his disciples what they must know to prepare them for their coming mission. He links it with the preceding section of h…

These things I have spoken to you. He again states that none of the things He has spoken are superfluous; for since wars and conf…

These things I have spoken to you
Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they …

Our Lord Jesus, by giving His disciples notice of trouble, intended that the terror would not surprise them. It is possible for those who are real …

Previously, our Lord had offered certain reasons to console His disciples concerning His departure and the persecutions and tribulations …
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A.T. Robertson
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