João 16

XVI.

[(2) THE LAST WORDS OF DEEPEST MEANING TO THE FAITHFUL FEW (continued).

(f)

Their relation to the world and the promise of the Paraclete explained more fully (João 16:1).

(α)

Though the world will hate them, it is still expedient that He should depart from them (João 16:1)

(β)

The coming of the Paraclete and His office (João 16:8);

(γ)

His own departure and return. Their sorrow the birth-pangs of joy (João 16:16);

(δ)

He promises a full revelation of the Father (João 16:25).

(ε)

Their faith is now weak, though they think it strong (João 16:29); their future shall be one of tribulation, but He has overcome the world (João 16:33).]