John 16:16–24 once again reminds the disciples that Christ must suffer and die for the sins of the world (Mark 8:31).

The last half of John's gospel is concentrated into the final days of Christ's life. The gospel of the kingdom had been preached and refused.

Believers have joy or sorrow, according to their sight of Christ, and the tokens of his presence. Sorrow is coming on the ungodly, which nothing can lessen; the ...

Christ was not getting ready to set up His earthly kingdom. Their deep longing, the ultimate fulfillment they craved, still lay ahead.

Jesus' victory through death and resurrection would give them a confidence in God that they never had before.

Then said some of his disciples among themselves. It may be, some of them might better understand the meaning of Christ than others, or they might all be ...

In this part of Jesus' farewell discourse, the disciples are confronted with confusion and sorrow regarding His statements about departing and returning.

It conveys themes of faith, trust, hope, and the limitations of human understanding in matters of divine providence.

15 февр. 2021 г. · What Jesus is saying is that by his death and resurrection he is forgiving your sins so you can to come directly to your heavenly Father in ...

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