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The Great Reversal
Commentators agree that Jesus is predicting the disciples' profound grief during his crucifixion, which contrasts sharply with the rejoicing of "the world"—those who sought his death. This sorrow, however, was temporary. The promise was fulfilled when their weeping turned into overwhelming joy upon seeing the resurrected Christ, completely reversing the situation.
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Albert Barnes
On John 16:20
18th Century
Theologian
You shall weep, etc. At my crucifixion, sufferings, and death. Compare to Luke 23:27.
The world. Wicked men. The term …
AT Robertson
On John 16:20
Ye shall weep and lament (κλαυσετε κα θρηνησετε). Future active of κλαιω and θρηνεω, both old words (for κλαιω see Joh 11:31, for …
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:20
19th Century
Bishop
Verily, verily, I say unto you.—Compare Note on John 1:51.
That ye shall weep and lament, but the worl…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:19–20
19th Century
Preacher
And said to them, Do you inquire among yourselves about what I said, A little while, and you will not see me: and again, a little while, and yo…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:20
The subsequent narrative develops the postresurrection period as a time in which the disciples’ fears are quelled, their doubts dispelled, and thei…
John Calvin
On John 16:20
16th Century
Theologian
You will weep and lament. He shows for what reason he foretold that his departure was near and, at the same time, added a promise about hi…
John Gill
On John 16:20
17th Century
Pastor
Verily, verily, I say to you
A strong asseveration, a way of speaking often used by him, when he solemnly affirms an…
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…