What does John 16:1 mean? "These things" refers to the comments Jesus has been making to His disciples. They have just shared the Last Supper (John 13:1–5), ...

11 мая 2018 г. · Chapter 16 is a continuation of 15:18-27 dealing with the themes of persecution and the Holy Spirit. This chapter also moves into prediction.

Have I spoken to you, that ye should not be offended; that you should not be made to fall over the stumbling block of persecution.

The gracious words of the Lord Jesus are light and life, health and wholeness, truth and love, and they are words of great comfort for all His children.

Jesus lovingly gives His disciples – both then and now – a heavenly heads up to keep us from falling into the trap of the enemy through our sufferings.

John 16:1 These things have I spoken unto you Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they would show to their doctrine.

Jesus warned His disciples of coming opposition because He did not want them to be surprised and stumbled by it.

(1.) You will find them really cruel: They will kill you. Christ's sheep have been accounted as sheep for the slaughter; the twelve apostles (we are told) were ...

In this verse, Jesus prepares His disciples for the impending trials they will face after His departure. He emphasizes the importance of forewarning them.

7 мая 2012 г. · In John 16:1-4, Jesus warns his disciples to not fall away when faced with persecution. Jesus makes it clear that following him does not promise ...