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In this lesson:
Jesus concludes His third (and final) farewell discourse that began with verse 16:4 (lesson 203). Victory! "I have overcome the world." Count Jesus' promises in this passage. Notice that the word "now" appears in every verse, 16:29-32. Study Tip: Listen to what God is telling you as you read each lesson. |
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The Gospel According to St. John
The King James Bible
The King James Bible
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John 16:25-33
Assurances 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. |
Margin notes:
"I spoken unto you in proverbs." (16:25) - Means "I spoke figuratively to you, in parables." "There was some obscurity in all parables. For the present Christ's words were above the understanding of the Apostles." ("The New Testament" translated from the Latin Vulgate, published by Guild Press, New York, New York; page 204). "I shall shew you plainly." (16:25) - "I will tell you plainly." "The Father himself loveth you." (16:27) - "God Himself loves you." Jesus is reinforcing this message of love from John 14:21. "Ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God." (16:27) - God sent Jesus to save humanity, a vital point that Jesus repeats over and over (John 8:42; 17:8; 17:23). "I leave the world." (16:28) - Jesus left this world when He was crucified. "And go to the Father." (16:28) - When Jesus ascended to heaven. "Lo." (16:29) - Means, "Look." "Now are we sure that thou knowest all things." (16:30) - The disciples are "sure" that God knows everything. "Behold, the hour cometh." (16:32) - The hour of Jesus' arrest is close at hand. The disciples will need all their faith. "Ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone." (16:32) - Just as Jesus said, the disciples fled when He was arrested (Matthew 26:56; Mark 14:50). "Be of good cheer." (16:33) - God is the lifter of our souls and spirits. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1). |
New Living Translation
John 16:25-33
25 "I have spoken of these matters in figures of speech, but soon I will stop speaking figuratively and will tell you plainly all about the Father.
26 Then you will ask in my name. I'm not saying I will ask the Father on your behalf,
27 for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.
28 Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father."
29 Then his disciples said, "At last you are speaking plainly and not figuratively.
30 Now we understand that you know everything, and there's no need to question you. From this we believe that you came from God."
31 Jesus asked, "Do you finally believe?
32 But the time is coming-indeed it's here now-when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.
33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
25 "I have spoken of these matters in figures of speech, but soon I will stop speaking figuratively and will tell you plainly all about the Father.
26 Then you will ask in my name. I'm not saying I will ask the Father on your behalf,
27 for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.
28 Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father."
29 Then his disciples said, "At last you are speaking plainly and not figuratively.
30 Now we understand that you know everything, and there's no need to question you. From this we believe that you came from God."
31 Jesus asked, "Do you finally believe?
32 But the time is coming-indeed it's here now-when you will be scattered, each one going his own way, leaving me alone. Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me.
33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
This second Bible text from the "New Living Translation" (Tyndale House, Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois) is a paraphrase and not an accurate word for word translation of the Bible. However, it is a helpful tool when read with the "King James Version."
Key verses from this passage
"For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God." (16:27)
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (16:23)
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (16:23)
Today's Question:
1. What does "I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you" mean? (16:26)
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1. What does "I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you" mean? (16:26)
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Answer: (Do you agree?)
1. Jesus meant that mankind would no longer need Him, or anyone else, to be a middleman between them and God after the crucifixion. Before Jesus, religious leaders such as rabbis and priests acted as intermediaries between God and mankind. People brought sacrifices to the temple so religious leaders could pray and offer them up to God. With the crucifixion of Christ, a new relationship with our heavenly Father began and continues today. With the New Covenant, we can talk directly to God without a go-between. This was symbolically demonstrated when the curtain that prevented people from entering the Most Holy Place in the temple was torn in two as Christ died on the cross (Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45). Not like in Old Testament times when only the priest could enter the Most Holy Place and talk to the Creator. Thanks to Jesus' sacrifice, everyone now has direct access to God (Hebrews 9:1-15).
Application thought for the day:
In verse 16:33, Jesus tells His disciples that they shall have "peace" and "tribulation." A strange paradox, until we remember that the hardships of this world are temporary and preparation for the next life, while the peace promised by Christ is everlasting.
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