XVI.
[(2) THE LAST WORDS OF DEEPEST MEANING TO THE FAITHFUL FEW (continued).
(f)
Their relation to the world and the promise of the Paraclete explained more fully (John 16:1-33).
(α)
Though the world will hate them, it is still expedient that He should depart from them (John 16:1-7)
(β)
The coming of the Paraclete and His office (John 16:8-15);
(γ)
His own departure and return. Their sorrow the birth-pangs of joy (John 16:16-24);
(δ)
He promises a full revelation of the Father (John 16:25-28).
(ε)
Their faith is now weak, though they think it strong (John 16:29-32); their future shall be one of tribulation, but He has overcome the world (John 16:33).]