Scofield Reference Bible Notes
John 16

Jhn 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

the Comforter

Advocacy. 1Jo 2:1-2. (Jhn 14:16, 26; 1Jo 2:1-2.)

Jhn 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

world [See also Jhn 16:20-21, 28.]

kosmos (Mat 4:8) = mankind.

sin

Sin. Scofield Romans 3:23, note.

Jhn 16:9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

believe

Faith. Jhn 20:31. (Gen 3:20; Heb 11:39.)

Jhn 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

world

kosmos = world-system. John 17:14. (Jhn 7:7; Rev 13:3).

Jhn 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

many things

Christ's pre-authentication of the New Testament:

1. He expressly declared that He would leave "many things" unrevealed (Jhn 16:12).
2. He promised that this revelation should be completed ("all things") after the Spirit should come, and that such additional revelation should include new prophecies (Jhn 16:13).
3. He chose certain persons to receive such additional revelations, and to be His witnesses to them (Mat 28:19; Jhn 15:27; 16:13; Act 1:8; 9:15-17).
4. He gave to their words when speaking for Him in the Spirit precisely the same authority as His own (Mat 10:14-15; Luk 10:16; Jhn 13:20; 17:20; see e.g. Scofield 1 Corinthians 14:37, and "Inspiration," Scofield Exo 4:15; Rev 22:19.

Jhn 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Spirit of truth

Holy Spirit (N.T.). Jhn 20:22. (Mat 1:18; Act 2:4.)

of himself

from himself. Cf. next clause.

that shall he speak

Inspiration. Jhn 17:8, 17, 20. (Exo 4:15; Rev 22:19.)

Jhn 16:19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

A little while, and ye shall not see me

Jhn 14:19.

Jhn 16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

ye shall weep and lament

Luk 24:17.

Jhn 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

your heart shall rejoice

Jhn 20:20; Luk 24:41.

your joy no man taketh

1Pe 1:8.

Jhn 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

ask, and ye shall receive

Mat 7:7-8; Jas 4:2-3; 1Jo 3:22; 5:14.

Jhn 16:27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

Father himself loveth you

Jhn 14:21, 23.

Jhn 16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

ye shall be scattered

Zec 13:7; Mat 26:31.

Jhn 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

world

kosmos = world-system. John 17:14, 16. (Jhn 7:7; Rev 13:3).