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Not an End to Intercession
Commentators unanimously clarify that Jesus is not ending His role as intercessor, which is affirmed elsewhere in Scripture (Heb. 7:25, 1 John 2:1). Instead, He is highlighting a new reality: believers will have such direct access to the Father that they won't need to think of Jesus as a go-between who must persuade a reluctant God. The Father Himself will be joyfully accessible to them.
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Albert Barnes
On John 16:26
18th Century
Theologian
I say not to you that I will pray. In John 14:16, Jesus says that he would pray the Father, and that he would send the Comforter. In John …
AT Robertson
On John 16:26
I say not (ου λεγω). "I speak not." Christ did pray for the disciples before his death (John 14:16; 17:9,15,24) and he…
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:26
19th Century
Bishop
At that day ye shall ask in my name.—Compare Notes on John 16:23-24. When guided by the Paraclete, the life will be subje…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:25–26
19th Century
Preacher
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you pla…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:26
It will be unnecessary for Jesus to make requests on their behalf, for they will be able to present their own petitions. The phrase “in my name [GK…
John Calvin
On John 16:26
16th Century
Theologian
In that day you shall ask in my name. He again repeats the reason why the heavenly treasures were then to be so bountifully opened up. It …
John Gill
On John 16:26
17th Century
Pastor
At that day you shall ask in my name
For when the Spirit was poured upon them, they not only received his extraordin…
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 …