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John 16:6

John 16:6
But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But because I have said these things to you,.... Of being hated and persecuted by the Jews, of being put out of their synagogues, and of losing of their lives; and particularly of his departure from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

John 16:5-6

Now I go my way - Now I am about to die and leave you, and it is proper to announce all these things to you. None of you asketh me ... - They gave themselves up to grief instead of inquiring why he…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 16:1-6

Christ dealt faithfully with his disciples when he sent them forth on his errands, for he told them the worst of it, that they might sit down and count the cost. He had told them in the chapter before…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I have said Better, I have spoken as in Joh 16:16. A similar correction is needed in Joh 16:16 for -have I told:" it is the same Greek word in all three cases, and means -to speak," not -to say" or…

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