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Some of his disciples therefore said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, `A little while, and you won`t see me, and again a little while, and you will see me;` and, `Because I go to the Father?`"
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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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Some of the disciples (εκ των μαθητων αυτου). Ellipsis of time (some) before εκ as in 7:40. Jesus seemed to contradict himself, fo…
19th Century
Anglican
Then some of His disciples said among themselves.—Better: Therefore said... The question arises from what He has said. They step …
Baptist
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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The two problems that vex the disciples are the prediction of disappearance and then reappearance after a short interval, and the concept of “going…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said some of his disciples among themselves It may be, some of them might better understand the meaning of Christ th…
Presbyterian
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, our Lord explained one reason for their consolation: his promise of the Holy Spirit. Here he gives the second, which is that they will see h…
