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But I have told you these things, so that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you about them. I didn`t tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
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Prophecy as Preparation
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus's warnings about persecution were a gift. The goal was not to cause fear, but to prepare the disciples. When the hardships came, they would remember His words, which would confirm His divine foresight and strengthen their faith, proving He was in control all along. As several scholars note, 'to be forewarned is to be forearmed.'
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John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These things which are about to happen (John 16:1–2). He had foretold them that they would take place.
You may remember…
Have I spoken (λελαληκα). Perfect active indicative as in 15:11; 16:1. Solemn repetition.
When their hour is come <…
19th Century
Anglican
But these things have I told you . . .—He recurs to the thought of John 16:1. (John 14:29.) He strengthens th…
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Baptist
And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. But these things have I told you, that when the time sh…
It may well be that this particular utterance of Jesus was reported by John because of the pressing need for courage in the church of his day. The …
16th Century
Protestant
That when the hour cometh, you may remember. He repeats what he had already said: that this is not a philosophy suited only for a season o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But these things have I told you Christ enlarged on this disagreeable subject, and was the more particular in enumer…
Our Lord Jesus, by giving His disciples notice of trouble, intended that the terror would not surprise them. It is possible for those who are real …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, our Lord had offered certain reasons to console His disciples concerning His departure and the persecutions and tribulations …
