John 16:1

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John 16:1 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.

King James Version KJV

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

American Standard Version ASV

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.

Bible in Basic English BBE

I have said these things to you so that you may not be in doubt.

Free Bible Version FBV

“I've told you this so you won't give up your trust in me.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

These thinges haue I saide vnto you, that ye should not be offended.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'These things I have spoken to you, that ye may not be stumbled,

World English Bible WEB

“I have said these things to you so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

These things have I spoken to you, that ye should not be offended.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

These things have I spoken to you, that you may not be scandalized.

Translation for Translators T4T

Jesus continued by saying to us, “I have told you these things in order that you will not stop trusting in me when people ◄cause you to suffer/persecute you►.

Plain English Version PEV

Jesus kept on talking to his followers. He said, “I told you all this so that you will keep on trusting me.

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John 16:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK ταυτα λελαληκα υμιν ινα μη σκανδαλισθητε

ταυτα ohutos G3778 this/he/she/it Dem-APN

λελαληκα laleō G2980 to speak Verb-RAI-1S

υμιν su G4771 you Pron-2DP

ινα hina G2443 in order that/to Conj

μη mē G3361 not Particle-N

σκανδαλισθητε skandalizō G4624 to cause to stumble Verb-APS-2P

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Greek Word Reference — John 16:1

ταυτα ohutos G3778 "this/he/she/it" Dem-APN

This refers to a specific person or thing, like when Jesus says 'this is my body' in Matthew 26:26 and Mark 14:22.

Definition: οὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο, genitive, τούτου, ταύτης, τούτου, [in LXX chiefly for זֹאת ,זֶה ;] demonstr. pron. (related to ἐκεῖνος as hic to ille), this; __1. as subst., this one, he; __(a) absol.: Mat.3:17, Mrk.9:7, Luk.7:44, 45, Jhn.1:15, Act.2:15, al.; expressing contempt (cl.), Mat.13:55, 56, Mrk.6:2, 3, Jhn.6:42, al.; εἰς τοῦτο, Mrk.1:38, Rom.14:9; μετὰ τοῦτο (ταῦτα; V. Westc. on Jhn.5:1), Jhn.2:12 11:7, al.; __(b) epanaleptic (referring to what precedes): Mat.5:19, Mrk.3:35, Luk.9:48, Jhn.6:46, Rom.7:10, al.; __(with) proleptic (referring to what follows): before ἵνα (Bl., §69, 6), Luk.1:43, Jhn.3:19 (and freq.) 15:8, Rom.14:9, al.; before ὅτι, Luk.10:11, Jhn.9:3o, Act.24:14, Rom.2:3, al.; ὅπως, Rom.9:17; ἐάν, Jhn.13:35; __(d) special idioms: τοῦτο μὲν . . . τ. δέ (cl), partly . . . partly. Heb.10:33; καὶ τοῦτο (τοῦτον, ταῦτα), and that (him) too, Rom.13:11, 1Co.2:2, Heb.11:12; τοῦτ᾽ ἐστιν, Mat.27:46. __2. As adj., with subst.; __(a) with art. __(α) before the art.: Mat.12:32, Mrk.9:29, Luk.7:44, Jhn.4:15, Rom.11:24, Rev.19:9, al.; __(β) after the noun: Mat.3:9, Mrk.12:16, Luk.11:31, Jhn.4:13, Act.6:13, Rom.15:28, 1Co.1:20, Rev.2:24, al.; __(b) with subst. anarth. (with predicative force; Bl., §49, 4): Luk.1:36 2:2 24:21, Jhn.2:11 4:54 21:14, 2Co.13:1. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1281 NT verses. KJV: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who See also: 1 Corinthians 1:12; 1 Peter 2:20; 1 Peter 1:11.

λελαληκα laleō G2980 "to speak" Verb-RAI-1S

To speak or talk, as in Matthew 9:33 and 12:46, where Jesus speaks to the crowds. It can also mean to utter words, like in Revelation 4:1. This word is often translated as preach, say, or tell in the KJV.

Definition: λαλέω, -ῶ, [in LXX chiefly for דּבר pi., also for אמר, etc. ;] __1. to utter: of inanimate things, Rev.4:1 10:4; metaphorically, Heb.11:4 12:24. __2. to talk, speak, say: absol., Mat.9:33 12:46, Mrk.5:35, Luk.8:49; before ὡς, 1Co.13:11, Rev.13:11; εἰς, 1Co.14:9; ἐκ, Mat.12:34; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.10:19, Mrk.11:32, Jhn.8:30, al.; with dative of person(s), Mat.12:46, Luk.24:6, Rom.7:1, al.; with accusative of thing(s) and dative of person(s), Mat.9:18, Jhn.10:6, al.; with prep., πρός, μετά, περί, Mrk.6:50, Luk.1:19 2:33, al.; ἐν, ἐξ, ἀπό, Mat.13:3, Jhn.12:49 14:10, al.; λ. τ. λόγον, Mrk.8:32, al.; before orat. dir. (not cl.), Mrk.14:31, Heb.5:5 11:18; Hebraistically (Dalman, Words, 25f.), ἐλάλησε λέγων, Mat.14:27, Jhn.8:12, Act.8:26, al. SYN.: see: λέγω. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 269 NT verses. KJV: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter See also: 1 Corinthians 2:6; Acts 23:18; 1 Peter 3:10.

υμιν su G4771 "you" Pron-2DP

This Greek word means 'you' and is used to address someone directly, like in John 1:30 and Matthew 26:64. It's a way to emphasize or contrast the person being spoken to. The KJV Bible translates it as 'thou'.

Definition: σύ, pron. of 2nd of person(s), thou, you, genitive, σοῦ, dative, σοί, accusative, σέ, pl., ὑμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς (enclitic in oblique cases sing., except after prep. (BL, §48, 3), though πρὸς σέ occurs in Mat.25:39). Nom. for emphasis or contrast: Jhn.1:30, 4:10, 5:33, 39, 44, Act.4:7, Eph.5:32; so also perhaps σὺ εἶπας, Mat.26:64, al. (M, Pr., 86); before voc., Mat.2:6, Luk.1:76, Jhn.17:5, al.; sometimes without emphasis (M, Pr., 85f.), as also in cl., but esp. as rendering of Heb. phrase, e.g. υἱός μου εἶ σύ (בְּנִי־אַתָּה, Psa.2:7), Act.13:33. The genitive (σοῦ, ὑμῶν) is sometimes placed bef. the noun: Luk.7:48, 12:30, al.; so also the enclitic σοῦ, Mat.9:6; on τί ἐμοὶ κ. σοί, see: ἐγώ. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2041 NT verses. KJV: thou See also: 1 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:2.

ινα hina G2443 "in order that/to" Conj

This word means 'in order that' or 'to', showing purpose or result, as seen in Acts 19:4 and Romans 11:31. It's used to express a goal or outcome. In Ephesians 1:17, it's used to describe a purpose.

Definition: ἵνα, __I. adverb (poët., Hom., al.), __1. of place, where, whither. __2. of circumstance, when. __II. Conjunction, __1. prop., final, denoting purpose or end (cl.), that, in order that, usually the first word in the clause, but sometimes (cl. also) preceded by an emphatic word (Act.19:4, Rom.11:31 (?), Gal.2:10, al.); __(a) with optative (so in cl. after historic tenses): after a pres., Eph.1:17 (but WH, mg., subjc.; see Burton, §225, Rem., 2); __(b) with subjc.: after a pres., Mrk.4:21, Luk.6:34, Jhn.3:15, Act.2:25, Rom.1:11, al.; after a pf., Mat.1:22, Jhn.5:23 1Co.9:22, al.; after an imperat. (present or aor.), Mat.7:1, Mrk.11:25, Jhn.10:38, 1Co.7:5, al.; after a delib. subjc., Mrk.1:38, al.; after a fut., Luk.16:4, Jhn.14:3, 1Co.15:28, al.; after historic tenses (where optative in cl.; WM, 359f.; M, Pr., 196f.), Mrk.6:41 (impf.), Jhn.4:8 (plpf.), Mrk.3:14 (aor.), al.; __(with) in late writers (M, Pr., 35; Burton, §§198, 199), with indic., fut: Luk.20:10, 1Pe.3:1, al.; __(d) as often in eccl. writers (Thayer, see word), with indic. pres.: 1Co.4:6, Gal.4:17, al. (?; but V. Burton, §198, Rem.); __(e) εἰς (διὰ) τοῦτο, ἵνα: Jhn.18:37, 1Ti.1:16, al.; τούτου χάριν, Tit.1:5; __(f) elliptical constructions: omission of the principal verb, Jhn.1:8, 2Th.3:9, 1Jn.2:19, al.; of the final verb, Rom.4:16, 2Co.8:13, al. __2. In late writers, definitive, = inf. (WM, 420; Bl, §69, 1), that; __(a) after verbs of wishing, caring, striving, etc.: θέλω, Mat.7:12, al.; ζητῶ, 1Co.4:2 14:12; ζηλόω, 1Co.14:1, al.; __(b) after verbs of saying, asking, exhorting: εἰπεῖν, Mat.4:3, al.; ἐρωτῶ, Mrk.7:26, al.; παρακαλῶ, Mat.14:36, 1Co.1:10, al., etc.; __(with) after words expressing expediency, etc.: συμφέρει, Mat.18:6, Jhn.11:50, al.; ἱκανός, Mat.8:8, Luk.7:6; χρείαν ἔχω, Jhn.2:25, al, etc.; __(d) after substantives, adding further definition: ὥρα, Jhn.12:23 13:1; χρόνος, Rev.2:21; συνήθεια, Jhn.18:39; μισθός, 1Co.9:18. __3. In late writers, ecbatic, denoting the result, = ὥστε, that, so that (M, Pr., 206ff.; WM, 572; Bl., §69, 3; Burton, §223): Rom.11:11, 1Co.7:29, 1Th.5:4, al. (but see Thayer, see word); so with the formula referring to the fulfilment of prophecy, ἵνα πληρωθῇ, Mat.1:22 2:14, Jhn.13:18, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 626 NT verses. KJV: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Timothy 5:20; 1 Peter 1:7.

μη mē G3361 "not" Particle-N

Not is a word used to show that something is not true or is not happening, like in phrases that say 'lest' or 'God forbid', as seen in various parts of the New Testament.

Definition: μή, subjective negative particle, used where the negation depends on a condition or hypothesis, expressed or understood, as distinct from οὐ, which denies absolutely. μή is used where one thinks a thing is not, as distinct from an absolute negation. As a general rule, οὐ negatives the indic, μή the other moods, incl, ptcp. [In LXX for אֵין ,אַיִן ,אַל ] __I. As a neg. adv., not; __1. with ref. to thought or opinion: Jhn.3:18, Tit.1:11, 2Pe.1:9. __2. In delib. questions, with subjc. (M, Pr., 185): Mrk.12:14, Rom.3:8. __3. In conditional and final sentences, after εἰ, ἐάν, ἄν, ἵνα, ὅπως: Mat.10:14, Mrk.6:11 12:19, Luk.9:5, Jhn.6:50, Rom.11:25, al. __4. C. inf. (see M, Pr., 234f., 239, 255), __(a) after verbs of saying, etc.: Mat.2:12 5:34, Mrk.12:18, Act.15:38, Rom.2:21, al.; __(b) with artic. inf.: after a prep., Mat.13:5, Mrk.4:5, Act.7:19, 1Co.10:6, al.; without a prep., Rom.14:13, 2Co.2:1, 13 1Th 4:6; __(with) in sentences expressing consequence, after ὥστε: Mat.8:28, Mrk.3:20, 1Co.1:7, 2Co.3:7, al. __5. C. ptcp. (see M, Pr., 231f., 239), in hypothetical references to persons of a certain character or description: Mat.10:28 12:30, Luk.6:49, Jhn.3:18, Rom.4:5, 1Co.7:38, 1Jn.3:10, al.; where the person or thing being definite, the denial is a matter of opinion: Jhn.6:64, 1Co.1:28 4:7, 18, 2Co.5:21, al.; where the ptcp. has a concessive, causal or conditional force, if, though, because not: Mat.18:25, Luk.2:45, Jhn.7:49, Act.9:26, Rom.2:14 5:13, 2Co.3:14, Gal.6:9, Ju 5; where the ptcp. has a descriptive force (being such as), not: Act.9:9, Rom.1:28, 1Co.10:33, Gal.4:8, Heb.12:27, al. __6. μή prohibitive, in indep. sentences, __(a) with subjc. praes., 1 of person(s) pl.: Gal.5:26 6:9, 1Th.5:6, 1Jn.3:18; __(b) with imperat. praes., usually where one is bidden to desist from what has already begun (cf. M, Pr., 122ff.): Mat.7:1, Mrk.5:36, Luk.6:30, Jhn.2:16 5:45, Act.10:15, Rom.11:18, Jas.2:1, Rev.5:5, al.; __(with) forbidding that which is still future: with imperat. aor., 3 of person(s), Mat.24:18, Mrk.13:15, Luk.17:31, al.; with subjc. aor., 2 of person(s), Mat.3:9 10:26, Mrk.5:7, Luk.6:29, Jhn.3:7, Rom.10:6, al.; __(d) with optative, in wishes: 2Ti.4:16 (LXX); μὴ γένοιτο (see M, Pr., 194; Bl., §66, 1), Luk.20:16, Rom.3:3, al.; μή τις, Mrk.13:5, al. __II. As a conj., __1. after verbs of fearing, caution, etc., that, lest, perhaps (M, Pr., 192f.): with subjc. praes., Heb.12:15; with subjc. aor., Mat.24:4, Mrk.13:5, Luk.21:8, Act.13:40, Gal.5:15, al.; ὅρα μή (see M, Pr., 124, 178), elliptically, Rev.19:10 22:9; with indic, fut. (M, Pr., l.with), Col.2:8. __2. in order that not: with subjc. aor., Mrk.13:36, 2Co.8:20 12:6. __III. Interrogative, in hesitant questions (M, Pr., 170), or where a negative answer is expected: Mat.7:9, 10, Mrk.2:19, Jhn.3:4, Rom.3:3 10:18, 19, 1Co.1:13, al.; μή τις, Luk.22:35, al.; before οὐ (Rom.10:17, al. in Pl.), expecting an affirm, ans.; οὐ μή, Luk.18:7, Jhn.18:11. __IV. οὐ μή as emphatic negation (cf. M, Pr., 188, 190ff.; Bl. §64, 5), not at all, by no means: with indic, fut., Mat.16:22, Jhn.6:35, Heb.10:17, al.; with subjc. aor., Mat.24:2, Mrk.13:2, Luk.6:37, Jhn.13:8, 1Co.8:13, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 910 NT verses. KJV: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without See also: 1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Peter 2:16; 1 Peter 1:8.

σκανδαλισθητε skandalizō G4624 "to cause to stumble" Verb-APS-2P

To cause to stumble means to entice someone to sin or apostasy. Jesus warns against this in Matthew 5:29-30 and 17:27.

Definition: σκανδαλίζω (σκάνδαλον), [in LXX: Dan LXX 11:41 (כָּשַׁל ni.), Sir.9:5 (Sir.35:15 32:15) (יָקֹשׁ ho.) Sir.23:8 (also in Aq., Sm., Th., and in Psa Sol Psa.16:7; not elsewhere, except NT and eccl.)* ;] prop., to put a snare or stumbling-block in the way; in NT always metaphorically of that which hinders right conduct or thought, to cause to stumble: with accusative of person(s), Mat.5:29-30 17:27 18:6, 8-9 Mrk.9:42-43, 45 9:47 Luk.17:2, Jhn.6:61, 1Co.8:13. Pass., to be made to stumble, to stumble: Mat.11:6 13:21, 57 15:12 24:10 26:31, 33, Mrk.4:17 6:3 14:27, 29, Luk.7:23, Jhn.16:1, Rom.14:21 (WH, R, txt., om.), 2Co.11:29,† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 28 NT verses. KJV: (make to) offend See also: 1 Corinthians 8:13; Matthew 5:29; Romans 14:21.

Study Notes — John 16:1

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Context
Cross References
John 16:1 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on John 16:1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 16:1
Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 16:1
Trapp's Commentary on John 16:1
Ellicott's Commentary on John 16:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 16:1
Cambridge Bible on John 16:1
Barnes' Notes on John 16:1
Whedon's Commentary on John 16:1
Sermons on John 16:1

Context — Persecution Foretold

1“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.

2They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. 3They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Peter 2:8	and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
2	Matthew 13:21	But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
3	Matthew 26:31–33	Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
4	John 15:18–27	If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. But they will treat you like this because of My name, since they do not know the One who sent Me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me. And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
5	Matthew 24:10	At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,
6	John 16:4	But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
7	Romans 14:21	It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.
8	Matthew 13:57	And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
9	Matthew 11:6	Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me. ”
10	John 15:11	I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

John 16:1 Summary

[Jesus told the disciples these things so that they would be prepared for the challenges they would face and would not fall away from their faith. He wanted them to know that they would face persecution, but that He would be with them always, as promised in Matthew 28:20. By staying rooted in God's Word and abiding in Jesus, we can stand firm in our faith despite challenges and pressures, just like the disciples did. As we face our own challenges, we can remember Jesus' words in John 16:1 and trust that He is always with us, guiding and empowering us to persevere.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus tell the disciples these things?

Jesus told the disciples these things so that they would be prepared for the challenges they would face and would not fall away from their faith, as seen in John 16:1, and to understand that their persecution would be a result of the world's hatred for Him, as stated in John 15:18-25.

What does it mean to 'fall away'?

To 'fall away' means to turn away from one's faith and stop following Jesus, as warned in Hebrews 6:4-6 and 1 Timothy 1:19, and is the opposite of persevering in one's faith, as encouraged in Matthew 24:13 and Romans 11:22.

Is Jesus' warning only for the disciples or for all believers?

While Jesus was speaking directly to the disciples in John 16:1, the principle of persevering in one's faith and being prepared for challenges applies to all believers, as seen in 1 Peter 1:6-7 and Revelation 2:10.

How can we avoid falling away like Jesus warned?

We can avoid falling away by staying rooted in God's Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:11 and Colossians 2:6-7, and by abiding in Jesus, as commanded in John 15:1-17, which will help us to stand firm in our faith despite challenges and pressures.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I might be tempted to 'fall away' from my faith, and how can I prepare myself to resist those temptations?
How can I balance the reality of persecution and hardship with the promise of God's love and care for me, as seen in John 16:1 and Romans 8:28-39?
What role does Jesus' teaching play in my life, and how can I make sure I am listening to and applying His words in my daily walk with Him?
In what ways can I be a source of encouragement and support to others who may be facing challenges to their faith, just as Jesus encouraged the disciples in John 16:1?

Gill's Exposition on John 16:1

These things have I spoken unto you,.... Concerning the world's hatred and persecution of them, and the little regard they would show to their doctrine: these things Christ thought, proper to give

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on John 16:1

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on John 16:1

JOHN CHAPTER 16 Christ warns his disciples of their sufferings for his sake. He comforteth them by a promise of the Holy Ghost. He intimates his death, resurrection, and ascension, telling them that their sorrow should soon be succeeded by joy, and that their prayers in his name would be accepted of the Father. His disciples confess their faith in him; he foretells their desertion of him, and promises them peace in him amidst their tribulation in the world. That is, that when you see these storms of persecution arise, and fall heavily upon you, they may not give you any occasion, or be any temptation to you, to desist from your duty, and be afraid or ashamed to own me, and the profession of my gospel. Evils unthought of we are not ordinarily prepared for, so as, being surprised by them, they the more sink us. Offended here therefore may signify, either immoderate trouble and affliction, or being tempted to any apostasy, or remission of duty.

Trapp's Commentary on John 16:1

1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. Ver. 1. That ye should not be offended] As with a thing unexpected and intolerable. Darts foreseen are dintless. Crosses coming on the sudden find weak minds secure, make them miserable, leave them desperate.

Ellicott's Commentary on John 16:1

(1) These things have I spoken unto you.—Comp. Note on John 15:17. Here, too, the reference is to the things which he had just said (John 16:17-27). He had foretold them of the hatred of the world and also of the witness of the Spirit. That ye should not be offended.—Comp. Matthew 11:6; Matthew 13:21; Matthew 24:10, et al. In St. John the word occurs only here and in John 6:61.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on John 16:1

CHAPTER XVI. Christ warns his disciples, and foretells the persecutions they should receive from the Jews, 1-4. Foretells his death, and promises them the Comforter, 5-7. Points out his operations among the Jews, and in the world, 8-11. His peculiar influences on the souls of the disciples, 12-15. Speaks figuratively of his death and resurrection, at which his disciples are puzzled, 16-18. He explains and illustrates the whole by a similitude, 19-22. Shows himself to be the Mediator between God and man, and that all prayers must be put up in his name, 23-28. The disciples clearly comprehend his meaning and express their strong faith in him, 29, 30. He again foretells their persecution, and promises them his peace and support, 31-33. NOTES ON CHAP. XVI. Verse 1. These things have I spoken] Particularly what is mentioned in the two last chapters. Be offended.] Ἱναμησκανδαλισθητε, That ye should not be stumbled. May not fall away from the faith, nor receive any injury to your souls, as that man does to his body who stumbles, or falls over a stone, or block, in the way which he has not discovered.

Cambridge Bible on John 16:1

1–11. The World and the Paraclete1. These things] These discourses generally, especially the last section about the world’s hatred of Him and them (John 15:18-27).should not be offended] Literally, should not be made to stumble: comp. John 6:61; 1 John 2:10. The metaphor is frequent in S. Matt. and S. Mark, occurs thrice in S. Luke (Luke 7:23; Luke 17:1-2), and twice in S. John. The fanatical hatred of the Jews might make Jewish Apostles stumble at the truth.

Barnes' Notes on John 16:1

These things - The things spoken in the two previous chapters, promising them divine aid and directing them in the path of duty. Be offended - For the meaning of the word offend, see the notes at Matthew 5:29.

Whedon's Commentary on John 16:1

1. These things—Including his description both of the hostility of the world and the co-operation of the Paraclete or Comforter. Should not be offended—Be caused to backslide or to apostatize.

Sermons on John 16:1

	Sermon	Description
	"The Disciples' Relationship With Jesus, the Father & Each other." Ch. 15 (Keswick Convention 1973) by Eric J. Alexander	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on John chapter 15, where Jesus is ministering to his disciples on the last night of his earthly life. Jesus emphasizes the importance of bearin
	How Our Suffering Glorifies God by John Piper	This sermon emphasizes the call to embrace suffering for the sake of Christ, highlighting the need to endure persecution and hardships in order to display the glory of God's grace.
	Studies in the Gospel of John 05 - Work of the Spirit by Alden Gannett	In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of witnessing to someone who was confused about various religious beliefs. The preacher starts by discussing different ide
	Studies in 1 Peter-01 1 Peter Intro by Dwight Pentecost	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience in order for believers to be found unto honor and glory and praise at the coming of Christ. The provision of sal
	The Eternal Spirit Work Worldward Saintward Christward by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of immortality and the glory of God as the eternal King. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the work of the Holy Spiri
	Spirit of Truth, Spirit of Error by Philip Powell	In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision from the book of Revelation where he sees a beast rising out of the sea with seven heads and ten horns. The beast is described as ha
	In the Shadow of the Cross - Bearing His Reproach by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of knowing Jesus and the Father in order to bring about change in the world. He emphasizes that this knowledge comes at a cost