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A Warning on Faith
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry highlight that Jesus' prediction of the disciples' scattering immediately follows their confident declaration of faith. This serves as a powerful warning against spiritual overconfidence. Even the strongest faith can falter under severe trial, reminding believers that true strength comes not from self-assurance but from humble dependence on God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 16:32
18th Century
Theologian
The hour cometh. Namely, on the next day, when he was crucified.
Ye shall be scattered. See Matthew 26:31.
Ever…
AT Robertson
On John 16:32
Cometh (ερχετα). Futuristic present middle indicative of ερχομα.
Yea, is come (κα εληλυθεν). Explanatory u…
Charles Ellicott
On John 16:32
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come.—Compare Notes on Matthew 26:31; Matthew 26:56.
E…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 16:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 16:32
Jesus is skeptical of the firmness of the disciples’ avowed belief, for he knows about their impending failure (already expressed about Simon Peter…
John Calvin
On John 16:32
16th Century
Theologian
Yet I am not alone. This correction is added to inform us that, when Christ is forsaken by people, He loses nothing of His dignity. For si…
John Gill
On John 16:32
17th Century
Pastor
Behold the hour comes, yes, is now come
The time is at hand, yes, it may, in a sense, be said to be already come, it…
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…