But ye cannot bear them now (αλλ' ου δυνασθε βασταζειν αρτ). The literal sense of βασταζω, to bear, occurs in 12:6. For the figura…

I have yet many things to say, and so on. There were many things pertaining to the work of the Spirit and the establishment of religion wh…

I have yet many things to say to you.—The “many things” are defined by the next verse as things concerning which the Spir…

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment of sin, because they believe not on me; of righteo…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Our Lord, having said above, It is expedient for you that I go away, now expands on it: …

(2) Jesus tells his disciples directly that his revelation to date is incomplete. They are not sufficiently mature to understand all he wishes to i…

I have still many things to say to you. Christ’s discourse did not have enough influence over His disciples to prevent their ignorance fro…

I have yet many things to say to you
Not with respect to the main doctrines of the Gospel, for everything of this ki…

Christ's departure was nece ary for the Comforter's coming. Sending the Spirit was to be the fruit of Christ's death, which was His going away. His…

1. Previously, our Lord consoled His apostles by promising them the Holy Spirit. Here He shows the benefit the Holy Spirit will bring to the…