John 16:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?

But now I go my way to him that sent me. While He was with them the world's hatred was directed chiefly against Himself; but His departure would bring it down upon them as His representatives.

And none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? They had done so in a sort, John 13:36; John 14:5; but He wished more intelligent and eager inquiry on the subject.

John 16:5

5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?