Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 16:6

"But because I have spoken these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart." — John 16:6 (ASV)

The statement “none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ ” seems incongruous in the context of Peter’s question in the earlier part of the discourse (13:36). At that point Peter’s question was casual, and neither he nor the other disciples pressed the issue to ascertain what Jesus’ plans really were. The same thing is true here. There is little concern about Jesus’ future; they are interested mainly in their own future. They are sorrowful because they will lose him, so they make no inquiry about the reasons for his departure nor about the objectives he might wish to attain.