A.T. Robertson Commentary John 16:25

"These things have I spoken unto you in dark sayings: the hour cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in dark sayings, but shall tell you plainly of the Father." — John 16:25 (ASV)

In proverbs (εν παροιμιαις). See on 10:6 for this word.

Shall tell (απαγγελω). Future active of απαγγελλω, to report, correct text and not αναγγελω (verses 13,14,15), as in 1 John 1:2f.

Plainly (παρρησια). See on 7:13 for this word.