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A Moment of Clarity
Commentators note the disciples' immediate relief and joy. After being confused by Jesus' talk of 'a little while,' His plain statement in the previous verse ('I leave the world and go to the Father') felt like a sudden, illuminating answer. They believed the promised hour of plain speaking had finally arrived, resolving their bewilderment.
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Albert Barnes
On John 16:29
18th Century
Theologian
Now you speak plainly. What he had said that perplexed them was what is contained in John 16:16. Compare to John 16:17-19: A little wh…
AT Robertson
On John 16:29
No proverb (παροιμιαν ουδεμιαν). No wayside saying, no dark saying. See 10:6; 16:25.
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:29
19th Century
Bishop
Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.—Better, . . . parable, as in John 16:25. (Compare the note there.) The em…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:29
19th Century
Preacher
His disciples said to him, Lo, now you speak plainly, and speak no proverb.
Have you never, when reading the Bible, come across a t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:29
Jesus’ declaration that he has come from the Father and is about to return to the Father satisfies their inquiry. They feel that he is no longer ta…
John Calvin
On John 16:29
16th Century
Theologian
His disciples say to him. This shows how great was the efficacy of that consolation, for it suddenly brought into a state of great cheerfu…
John Gill
On John 16:29
17th Century
Pastor
His disciples said to him Upon the above discourse of Christ, such rays and beams of light darted into the minds of the a…
Matthew Henry
On John 16:28–33
17th Century
Minister
Here is a plain declaration of Christ's coming from the Father and His return to the Father. The Redeemer, in His entrance, was God manifest in the…