Commentaries
15
That ye should not be made to stumble (ινα μη σκανδαλισθητε). Purpose clause with negative μη and first aorist passive of σκανδαλι…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
These things. The things spoken in the two previous chapters, promising them divine aid and directing them in the path of duty.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
These things have I spoken unto you.—Compare Note on John 15:17. Here, too, the reference is to the things which he had j…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
That you should not be scandalized when you see me put to deat…
Church Fathers
ChurchFathers
St. Augustine of Hippo: After the promise of the Holy Spirit, who would inspire them with strength to bear witness, He rightly a…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
In ch. 16, Jesus reveals to his disciples what they must know to prepare them for their coming mission. He links it with the preceding section of h…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
These things I have spoken to you. He again states that none of the things He has spoken are superfluous; for since wars and conf…
John Gill
JohnGill
These things I have spoken to you
Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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Previously, our Lord had offered certain reasons to console His disciples concerning His departure and the persecutions and tribulations …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson