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A New Way to Pray
Commentators explain that Jesus is introducing a revolutionary shift in prayer. Previously, the disciples prayed to Jesus directly or to the Father in a general Old Testament sense. Now, Jesus reveals that believers can approach the Father directly 'in His name.' This isn't just a closing phrase but a fundamental change in our access to God, based on Christ's role as the unique Mediator.
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Albert Barnes
On John 16:24
18th Century
Theologian
Until now. During his ministry, and while he was with them.
Have you asked, etc. From the evangelists, as well as from thi…
AT Robertson
On John 16:24
Hitherto (εως αρτ). Up till now the disciples had not used Christ's name in prayer to the Father, but after the resurrection of Je…
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:24
19th Century
Bishop
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name.—Compare to Note on John 14:13. They had not up to this time received the Holy …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:24
19th Century
Preacher
Until now you have asked nothing in my name:
You have not yet learned how to use my name in prayer. Our Lord had not yet taught the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:24
The verb “ask” (GK 2263) in the phrase “in that day you will no longer ask me anything” means “to ask a question” rather than “to request a favor.”…
John Calvin
On John 16:24
16th Century
Theologian
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. It is probable that the apostles kept the rule of prayer which had been laid down in the Law.…
John Gill
On John 16:24
17th Century
Pastor
Hitherto have you asked nothing in my name
Not that they had never prayed as yet; for they had desired him to teach …
Matthew Henry
On John 16:23–27
17th Century
Minister
Asking the Father shows a sense of spiritual needs and a desire for spiritual blessings, with the conviction that they come from God alone. Asking …