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John 16:12
John 16:12
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John 16 — OverviewJohn 16 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAmong other glorious things God hath spoken of himself this is one, I
wound, and I heal, Deut. xxxii. 39. Christ's discourse in this chapter,
which continues and concludes his farewell sermon to his disciples,…John 16 — OverviewJohn 16 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeJohn 16:1, Christ comforts his disciples by the promise of the Holy Ghost, and his ascension; John 16:23, assures their prayers made in his name to be acceptable; John 16:33, Peace in Christ, and in the world affliction.John 16 — OverviewJohn 16 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus prepares His disciples for persecution, sorrow, and His departure. He promises the Spirit of truth, teaches about prayer and the Father’s love, predicts the disciples’ scattering, and promises peace amid trouble.…John 16:7-15John 16:7-15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleAs it was usual with the Old Testament prophets to comfort the church
in its calamities with the promise of the Messiah (Isa. ix. 6; Mic. v.
6; Zech. iii. 8); so, the Messiah being come, the promise of the Spirit…John 16:12John 16:12 · Little Bible — for children and parentsJesus respects the disciples’ present capacity and does not overload them. Adults should likewise pace difficult teaching and permit children to pause.
Memory phrase: Teach at bearable pace
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