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The Disciples' Confusion
Commentators unanimously highlight the disciples' genuine confusion. Even after three years with Jesus, they were baffled by His statements about leaving and returning. Scholars note their sorrow, their preconceived ideas about an earthly kingdom, and the fact that the Holy Spirit had not yet come all contributed to their inability to understand His coming death and resurrection.
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AT Robertson
On John 16:17
Some of the disciples (εκ των μαθητων αυτου). Ellipsis of time (some) before εκ as in 7:40. Jesus seemed to contradict himself, fo…
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:17–18
19th Century
Bishop
Then some of His disciples said among themselves.—Better: Therefore said... The question arises from what He has said. They step …
Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:14–18
19th Century
Preacher
For he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of min…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:17
The two problems that vex the disciples are the prediction of disappearance and then reappearance after a short interval, and the concept of “going…
John Gill
On John 16:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then said some of his disciples among themselves It may be, some of them might better understand the meaning of Christ th…
Matthew Henry
On John 16:16–22
17th Century
Minister
It is good to consider how near our seasons of grace are to an end, that we may be stirred to make the most of them. But the sorrows of the discipl…