Thematic Bible
John 16:1 (show verse)
"I have told you all this so that you may not stumble.
John 16:2 (show verse)
"They will excommunicate you from their synagogues; indeed the time is coming when any one who kills you will suppose that he is doing God's service.
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 my 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 about them, myself. I did not, however, speak of these things at first, because I was with you.
John 16:5 (show verse)
"But now I go my way 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 sorrow has filled your hearts because I have told you these things.
John 16:7 (show verse)
"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto 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 he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins 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 am going to my Father, and you will no longer see me; and of judgement,
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)
because the Prince of this world has been 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 yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them just 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 is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is 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 will make known 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)
Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said that he will take of what is mine and make it known 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)
"In a little while you shall behold me no more; and again in a little while you shall see me, because I am going to the Father."
John 16:17 (show verse)
At this some of his disciples said among themselves. "What does he mean by telling us, 'In a little while you shall behold me no more; and again in a little while you shall see me,' and 'because I am going to the Father'?"
No Themes for this verse.
John 16:18 (show verse)
So they kept asking. "What does that 'little while' mean of which he speaks? We do not know what he is talking about."
No Themes for this verse.
John 16:19 (show verse)
Jesus perceived that they wanted to ask him, and said: "Are you questioning one another about my saying, 'A little while and you shall behold me no more, and again a little while you shall see me'?
John 16:20 (show verse)
I tell you solemnly that you will be weeping and wailing while the world is rejoicing; you will be grief-stricken, but your grief shall be turned into gladness.
John 16:21 (show verse)
A woman in labor has grief because her hour is come; but when she has given birth to the babe she no longer remembers her anguish, because of joy that a child has been born into the world.
John 16:22 (show verse)
So you also have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy shall no man snatch away from you.
John 16:23 (show verse)
And in that day you will ask me no questions. "Most solemnly I tell you that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
John 16:24 (show verse)
Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
John 16:25 (show verse)
"I have told you these things in figures; but the time is coming when I shall no longer speak in figures, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.
John 16:26 (show verse)
In that day you shall pray in my name; and I do not tell you that I will ask the Father on your behalf;
John 16:27 (show verse)
for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and believed that I came forth from the 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 forth from the Father, and am come into the world. again, I am leaving the world, and am going to the Father."
John 16:29 (show verse)
"Ah," said the disciples, "now you are speaking plain language, and not using figures.
John 16:30 (show verse)
Now we are sure that you know all things, and have no need for any one to question you; by this we believe that you came forth from God."
John 16:31 (show verse)
"Do you now believe?" said Jesus;
John 16:32 (show verse)
"behold the hour approaches and is already come when you will be scattered, each man to his home, and will leave me alone; and yet I am not alone, because 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 all this to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be courageous; 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