A.T. Robertson Commentary John 16:32

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 16:32

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

John 16:32

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and [yet] I am not alone, because the Father is with me." — John 16:32 (ASV)

Cometh (ερχετα). Futuristic present middle indicative of ερχομα.

Yea, is come (κα εληλυθεν). Explanatory use of κα and the perfect active indicative as in 12:23. The long-looked-for hour (ωρα) is so close that it has virtually begun. The time for the arrest of Jesus is near. See also 17:1.

That (ινα). See verse 2 for this same use of ινα (not οτε) with ερχομα ωρα.

Ye shall be scattered (σκορπισθητε). First aorist passive subjunctive of σκορπιζω, used in 10:12 of sheep scampering from the wolf. Cf. Matthew 12:30; Luke 11:33.

To his own (εις τα ιδια). "To his own home" as in 1:11; 19:27. So Appian VI. 23.

Shall leave (αφητε). Second aorist subjunctive of αφιημ with ινα.

And yet (κα). Clear case of κα in adversative sense, not just "and."