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Even Disciples Get Confused
Commentators highlight that the disciples, despite spending three years with Jesus, were genuinely baffled by his statements. They couldn't reconcile his talk of leaving ('going to the Father') with his promise of returning after a 'little while.' This serves as a comfort, showing that even Jesus' closest followers struggled to understand, and it's okay for believers today to have questions.
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AT Robertson
On John 16:18
We know not what he saith (ουκ οιδαμεν τ λαλε). The questions to Jesus cease and the disciples frankly confess to each other their…
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 16:18
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 16:18
17th Century
Pastor
They said therefore One, and all of them; the inquiry became universal;
what is this that he says, a l…
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…