John 16:13
"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.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
12"I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them just now.
14"He will glorify me; for he will take of what is mine and will make known to you.
Cross References
John 3:32He bears testimony to what he has heard and seen, yet no one receives his testimony.
John 8:38"I am declaring what I have seen with the Father, and you are acting as you have learned from your father."
John 14:6Jesus answered him. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man ever comes to the Father but by me.
John 14:26"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.
Acts 2:17"In the last days, God says, it shall come to pass that I will pour out my Spirit upon all mankind; "Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams;
Acts 20:23except that in city after city the Holy Spirit is warning me that bonds and afflictions are awaiting me.
Matthew Henry on John 16:8-16
The Expediency of Christ's Departure; The Promise of the Spirit. 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. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I… Read the whole commentary →