Thematic Bible
John 16:1 (show verse)
"I have said all this to you so that you will not go astray.
John 16:2 (show verse)
They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Conscience » Dead
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
Conscience » Dead
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Religious zeal » Without knowledge
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of religious courts
Synagogues » General references to
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Expelled from
John 16:3 (show verse)
And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me.
Christ » Touched by others » Unknown by men
Conscience » Dead
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Ignorance » Man's » Of God
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Persecuting saints
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Originates in » Ignorance of God and Christ
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Conscience » Dead
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Ignorance » Man's » Of God
Ignorance » Man's » Concerning Christ
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Persecuting saints
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Originates in » Ignorance of God and Christ
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
John 16:4 (show verse)
But I have told you these things, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. "I did not say these things to you at the beginning, because I was with you.
John 16:5 (show verse)
But now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?'
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » Foretold by himself
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Comfort » The comforter
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Truth » The spirit of truth
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Comfort » The comforter
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Truth » The spirit of truth
John 16:6 (show verse)
But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.
John 16:7 (show verse)
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
Jesus Christ, Ascension Of » To send the holy ghost
Comfort » The comforter
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » Sent by Christ from the father
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Holy spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Holy spirit » The comforter » Convicts the world of sin
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Reproof » The holy spirit gives
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Trouble » Borrowing
Truth » The spirit of truth
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
Comfort » The comforter
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Consolation under Affliction » The holy ghost is the author and giver of
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » Sent by Christ from the father
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit being sent by God
Holy spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Holy spirit » The comforter » Convicts the world of sin
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Sending the spirit
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Reproof » The holy spirit gives
Sending and those sent » The holy spirit being sent by God
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Promised » Through waiting upon God
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Trouble » Borrowing
Truth » The spirit of truth
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
John 16:8 (show verse)
And when he comes, he will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Comfort » The comforter
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Conviction » From God
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
the personality of Holy Spirit » He reproves
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Holy spirit » The comforter » Convicts the world of sin
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Reproof » The holy spirit gives
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Sin » The holy ghost convinces of
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Truth » The spirit of truth
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Conviction » From God
Conviction of sin » Conviction of sin results of » Misery
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
the personality of Holy Spirit » He reproves
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Holy spirit » The comforter » Convicts the world of sin
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Reproof » The holy spirit gives
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Misery
Sin » The holy ghost convinces of
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Convicts the world of sin
Truth » The spirit of truth
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
John 16:9 (show verse)
of sin, because they do not believe in me;
Comfort » The comforter
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Sin » The holy ghost convinces of
Truth » The spirit of truth
Unbelief » Exhibited in » Rejecting Christ
Unbelief » Is sin
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Sin » The holy ghost convinces of
Truth » The spirit of truth
Unbelief » Exhibited in » Rejecting Christ
Unbelief » Is sin
John 16:10 (show verse)
of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you see me no more;
Christ » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Comfort » The comforter
Conviction » From God
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Truth » The spirit of truth
Comfort » The comforter
Conviction » From God
Divinity » His foreknowledge » Foretells his departure
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His ascension
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Truth » The spirit of truth
John 16:11 (show verse)
of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
Adversary » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Comfort » The comforter
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Prince of this world » Satan » Called the prince of this world
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Satan » Power of » Called the prince of this world
Satan » The prince » Of this world
Satan's » Power » Princehood
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Truth » The spirit of truth
Comfort » The comforter
Conviction » From God
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Government » The prince(s) of this world
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » As convincing of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment
Prince of this world » Satan » Called the prince of this world
Reproof » The comforter reproving the world of sin
Satan » Power of » Called the prince of this world
Satan » The prince » Of this world
Satan's » Power » Princehood
Serpent » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Tempter » The arch deceiver attempts to ruin men » Called the prince of this world
Truth » The spirit of truth
John 16:12 (show verse)
"I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
Adaption of truth » Human weakness necessitates
Comfort » The comforter
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Human weakness necessitates
Man » Redemption of » Weakness of
Truth » The spirit of truth
Truth » Adaption of » Human weakness necessitates
human Weakness » Manifested in all men
Comfort » The comforter
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Human weakness necessitates
Man » Redemption of » Weakness of
Truth » The spirit of truth
Truth » Adaption of » Human weakness necessitates
human Weakness » Manifested in all men
John 16:13 (show verse)
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak; and he will tell you things to come.
Apostles » Guided by the spirit into all truth
Comfort » The comforter
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A voice » Guiding
Fuller revelation » In the future
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Through the guidance of the holy spirit
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Into all truth
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Into all truth
the personality of Holy Spirit » He guides
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » As the source of wisdom
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Called "spirit of truth"
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Spirit of truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Spirit of truth
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » The comforter » Guides into all truth
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Guiding
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
Revelation » Fuller revelation » In the future
Revelation » Gained by » Through the guidance of the holy spirit
The scriptures » The holy ghost enables us to understand
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Of truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Called "spirit of truth"
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Guides into all truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Guiding
Truth » Speaking the » Spirit of, holy spirit called the
Truth » The spirit of truth
Truth » The holy ghost guides into all
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
Comfort » The comforter
The comforter » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » A voice » Guiding
Fuller revelation » In the future
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Through the guidance of the holy spirit
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
God's Promises » Of guidance promised to the obedient » Into all truth
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Into all truth
the personality of Holy Spirit » He guides
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » As the source of wisdom
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Called "spirit of truth"
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Spirit of truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Spirit of truth
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » The comforter » Guides into all truth
the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit » Is the means of » Guiding
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
Revelation » Fuller revelation » In the future
Revelation » Gained by » Through the guidance of the holy spirit
The scriptures » The holy ghost enables us to understand
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Of truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Called "spirit of truth"
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Guides into all truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Spirit » Called the comforter, (greek, parakletos) » Guides into all truth
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Guiding
Truth » Speaking the » Spirit of, holy spirit called the
Truth » The spirit of truth
Truth » The holy ghost guides into all
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
John 16:14 (show verse)
He will glorify me, for he will take of what is mine and declare it to you.
Comfort » The comforter
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
the personality of Holy Spirit » He glorifies Christ
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the things of Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » The holy spirit the author of
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
the personality of Holy Spirit » He glorifies Christ
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the things of Christ
Holy spirit » What the holy spirit does
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » The holy spirit the author of
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
John 16:15 (show verse)
All that the Father has is mine. Therefore I said that he will take of what is mine and declare it to you.
Christ » Heal persecution of » Divine
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As owner of all things, equally with the father
Comfort » The comforter
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » The holy spirit the author of
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As owner of all things, equally with the father
Comfort » The comforter
Divinity » Of Christ » His own words
Glory » The holy spirit glorifying jesus Christ
Spiritual » Vision » The holy spirit the author of
Vision » Spiritual, general references to » The holy spirit the author of
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
John 16:16 (show verse)
"A little while, and you will see me no more; again a little while, and you will see me."
John 16:17 (show verse)
Then some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this that he says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'; and, 'because I go to the Father'?"
No Themes for this verse.
John 16:18 (show verse)
They said, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not know what he is saying."
No Themes for this verse.
John 16:19 (show verse)
Now Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Are you asking yourselves about what I meant when I said, 'A little while, and you will not see me; and again a little while, and you will see me'?
John 16:20 (show verse)
Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.
John 16:21 (show verse)
When a woman is in labor she has sorrow, because her hour has come; but as soon as she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a child has been born into the world.
John 16:22 (show verse)
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.
John 16:23 (show verse)
In that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
John 16:24 (show verse)
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
John 16:25 (show verse)
"I have said this to you in figurative language; but the time is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but I will tell you plainly about the Father.
John 16:26 (show verse)
In that day you will ask in my name. And I do not say to you that I shall pray the Father for you;
John 16:27 (show verse)
for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
Christ » Love to » To Christ, the blessings of
God » Leader » Love of
Love » For Christ » Of God
Love » The test » To Christ
Love » The reward for loving the lord
God, Love Of » Manifested towards » His saints
Love to Christ » They who have » Are loved by the father
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
God » Leader » Love of
Love » For Christ » Of God
Love » The test » To Christ
Love » The reward for loving the lord
God, Love Of » Manifested towards » His saints
Love to Christ » They who have » Are loved by the father
Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
John 16:28 (show verse)
I came from the Father and have come into the world; again, I am leaving the world and going to the Father."
John 16:29 (show verse)
His disciples said, "See, now you are speaking plainly, and not using a figure of speech!
John 16:30 (show verse)
Now we are sure that you know all things, and have no need for anyone to question you. By this we believe that you came from God."
John 16:31 (show verse)
Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?
John 16:32 (show verse)
Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, when you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Happiness/joy » Why you should be of good cheer
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » God the father being with jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » His being forsaken by his disciples
Peace » Jesus Christ giving peace
Seven » Uncertainties » Friendship
Tribulation » There being tribulation in the world
Trouble » Not being troubled
seven Uncertainties » Friendship
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Happiness/joy » Why you should be of good cheer
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Jesus Christ » God the father being with jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » His being forsaken by his disciples
Peace » Jesus Christ giving peace
Seven » Uncertainties » Friendship
Tribulation » There being tribulation in the world
Trouble » Not being troubled
seven Uncertainties » Friendship
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
John 16:33 (show verse)
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage! I have overcome the world."
Abiding in Christ » Results in » Peace in the storm
Afflicted saints » Christ comforts
Afflicted saints » To be expected
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
Christ » Abiding in » Peace in the storm
Comfort » Christ's words a source of
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Overcoming the world
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
Happiness/joy » Why you should be of good cheer
Abiding in Christ » Peace in the storm
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Joy » Of saints, is » For the victory of Christ
Peace » Jesus Christ giving peace
Peace » Promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
spiritual Peace » Supports under trials
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have in Christ
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Overcoming the world
Social duties » Brotherly love » Cheerfulness, the duty of
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Tribulation » There being tribulation in the world
Trouble » Not being troubled
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
War » Figurative » Is against » The world
Warfare of saints » Is against » The world
Afflicted saints » Christ comforts
Afflicted saints » To be expected
Afflictions » Saints are to expect
Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
Christ » Abiding in » Peace in the storm
Comfort » Christ's words a source of
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Overcoming the world
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
God's Promises » Of peace promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
Happiness/joy » Why you should be of good cheer
Abiding in Christ » Peace in the storm
Jesus Christ » What jesus Christ speaks
Joy » Of saints, is » For the victory of Christ
Peace » Jesus Christ giving peace
Peace » Promised to believers » Legacy of Christ
spiritual Peace » Supports under trials
spiritual Peace » Saints » Have in Christ
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world
The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Overcoming the world
Social duties » Brotherly love » Cheerfulness, the duty of
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Tribulation » There being tribulation in the world
Trouble » Not being troubled
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
War » Figurative » Is against » The world
Warfare of saints » Is against » The world