John 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 21

1 I have spoken these things to you so that you may not be made to stumble

2 They will make you to be expelled from the synagogue, but an hour is coming that every one killing you will think to he offers a divine service before God.

3 And they will do these things to you because they do not know the Father nor Me.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ comforts His disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit: 23 assures prayers made in His name to be acceptable to His Father.

Key Greek Words

παράκλητος Advocate, Comforter G3875
λύπη grief, sorrow G3077
χαρά joy G5479
ἐλέγχω convict, reprove G1651
εἰρήνη peace G1515
νικάω overcome G3528

People & Context

Jesus Christ

Speaks the farewell discourse, foretelling the Spirit's coming and His own going to the Father.

Holy Spirit

The Advocate, Spirit of Truth, who will convict the world and guide the disciples into all truth.

God the Father

The One who sent Jesus and loves the disciples; will grant what they ask in Jesus' name.

Disciples of Jesus

Hearers who question His sayings and confess belief that He came from God.

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