Have I spoken (λελαληκα). Perfect active indicative as in 15:11; 16:1. Solemn repetition.

When their hour is come <…

These things which are about to happen (John 16:1–2). He had foretold them that they would take place.

But these things have I told you . . .—He recurs to the thought of John 16:1. (John 14:29.) He strengthens th…

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. And these thin…

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

It may well be that this particular utterance of Jesus was reported by John because of the pressing need for courage in the church of his day. The …

That when the hour cometh, you may remember. He repeats what he had already said: that this is not a philosophy suited only for a season o…

But these things have I told you
Christ enlarged on this disagreeable subject, and was the more particular in enumer…

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 …

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