Ioannes - Caput 16

Ioannes 16.1 haec locutus sum vobis ut non scandalizemini Ioannes 16.2 absque synagogis facient vos sed venit hora ut omnis qui interficit vos arbitretur obsequium se praestare Deo Ioannes 16.3 et haec facient quia non noverunt Patrem neque me Ioannes 16.4 sed haec locutus sum vobis ut cum venerit hora eorum reminiscamini quia ego dixi vobis Ioannes 16.5 haec autem vobis ab initio non dixi quia vobiscum eram at nunc vado ad eum qui me misit et nemo ex vobis interrogat me quo vadis Ioannes 16.6 sed quia haec locutus sum vobis tristitia implevit cor vestrum Ioannes 16.7 sed ego veritatem dico vobis expedit vobis ut ego vadam si enim non abiero paracletus non veniet ad vos si autem abiero mittam eum ad vos Ioannes 16.8 et cum venerit ille arguet mundum de peccato et de iustitia et de iudicio Ioannes 16.9 de peccato quidem quia non credunt in me Ioannes 16.10 de iustitia vero quia ad Patrem vado et iam non videbitis me Ioannes 16.11 de iudicio autem quia princeps mundi huius iudicatus est Ioannes 16.12 adhuc multa habeo vobis dicere sed non potestis portare modo Ioannes 16.13 cum autem venerit ille Spiritus veritatis docebit vos in omnem veritatem non enim loquetur a semet ipso sed quaecumque audiet loquetur et quae ventura sunt adnuntiabit vobis Ioannes 16.14 ille me clarificabit quia de meo accipiet et adnuntiabit vobis Ioannes 16.15 omnia quaecumque habet Pater mea sunt propterea dixi quia de meo accipit et adnuntiabit vobis Ioannes 16.16 modicum et iam non videbitis me et iterum modicum et videbitis me quia vado ad Patrem Ioannes 16.17 dixerunt ergo ex discipulis eius ad invicem quid est hoc quod dicit nobis modicum et non videbitis me et iterum modicum et videbitis me et quia vado ad Patrem Ioannes 16.18 dicebant ergo quid est hoc quod dicit modicum nescimus quid loquitur Ioannes 16.19 cognovit autem Iesus quia volebant eum interrogare et dixit eis de hoc quaeritis inter vos quia dixi modicum et non videbitis me et iterum modicum et videbitis me Ioannes 16.20 amen amen dico vobis quia plorabitis et flebitis vos mundus autem gaudebit vos autem contristabimini sed tristitia vestra vertetur in gaudium Ioannes 16.21 mulier cum parit tristitiam habet quia venit hora eius cum autem pepererit puerum iam non meminit pressurae propter gaudium quia natus est homo in mundum Ioannes 16.22 et vos igitur nunc quidem tristitiam habetis iterum autem videbo vos et gaudebit cor vestrum et gaudium vestrum nemo tollit a vobis Ioannes 16.23 et in illo die me non rogabitis quicquam amen amen dico vobis si quid petieritis Patrem in nomine meo dabit vobis Ioannes 16.24 usque modo non petistis quicquam in nomine meo petite et accipietis ut gaudium vestrum sit plenum Ioannes 16.25 haec in proverbiis locutus sum vobis venit hora cum iam non in proverbiis loquar vobis sed palam de Patre adnuntiabo vobis Ioannes 16.26 illo die in nomine meo petetis et non dico vobis quia ego rogabo Patrem de vobis Ioannes 16.27 ipse enim Pater amat vos quia vos me amastis et credidistis quia ego a Deo exivi Ioannes 16.28 exivi a Patre et veni in mundum iterum relinquo mundum et vado ad Patrem Ioannes 16.29 dicunt ei discipuli eius ecce nunc palam loqueris et proverbium nullum dicis Ioannes 16.30 nunc scimus quia scis omnia et non opus est tibi ut quis te interroget in hoc credimus quia a Deo existi Ioannes 16.31 respondit eis Iesus modo creditis Ioannes 16.32 ecce venit hora et iam venit ut dispergamini unusquisque in propria et me solum relinquatis et non sum solus quia Pater mecum est Ioannes 16.33 haec locutus sum vobis ut in me pacem habeatis in mundo pressuram habetis sed confidite ego vici mundum

Ioannes : Caput 16

Preparation of the Disciples in the Gospel of John

In John chapter 16, Jesus prepares his disciples for his imminent absence. This chapter, rich in promises and encouragement, addresses essential themes such as the coming persecution, the sending of the Holy Spirit, and Christ's final victory over the world's difficulties. Through this text, we discover comforting truths that accompany us on our journey of faith.

The Promises of Jesus

This chapter highlights several promises made by Jesus regarding the future of his disciples. It evokes the convicting work of the Spirit, the power of prayer in Jesus' name, and the certainty of victory over tribulations. Despite the trials looming on the horizon, John 16 offers us a message of hope and comfort.

Meditation on Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the truths of this preparatory chapter, let's meditate on five biblical passages that resonate with the teachings of Jesus.

Isaiah 66:14

"When you see this, your heart will rejoice, and you will flourish like the grass; the hand of the Lord will be revealed to his servants, but his anger will be revealed to his enemies." This prophecy from Isaiah echoes Jesus' promise that the disciples' sorrow will turn to joy (John 16:20-22).

Zechariah 12:10

"And I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and supplication." This prediction, which announces the reaction of the inhabitants to the one they pierced, aligns with the promise of the outpouring of the Spirit through Jesus (John 16:7).

Jeremiah 31:33

"This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts." Jesus' promise to send the Spirit to guide the disciples into all truth (John 16:13) is fulfilled here, revealing the new covenant.

Habakkuk 2:3

"For the vision waits for its appointed time; he speaks of the end and will not fail." Jesus' words about the brevity of his departure and his imminent return (John 16:16-22) resonate with this prophetic truth, which calls us to patience and hope.

Psalms 30:5

"For his anger is but a moment, but his mercy endures a lifetime." This psalm reminds us that, although tears may persist, joy always breaks out in the end. This echoes Jesus' promise to transform the disciples' sorrow into joy (John 16:20-22).

As we meditate on these passages, we are encouraged to face life's challenges with faith and trust in our Lord's promises. May these truths strengthen us and guide us on our spiritual path.