Overview
John 16 continues Jesus' farewell discourse with His disciples, offering comfort and guidance as He prepares them for His impending departure. In this chapter, Jesus foretells the coming persecutions they will face but promises the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will guide them into all truth and convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. He explains that His departure is necessary for the Comforter to come and reassures them that their sorrow will turn into joy, likening their situation to a woman in labor who rejoices once her child is born. This historical account underscores the transition from Jesus' earthly ministry to the age of the Spirit, emphasizing the continual presence and work of the Holy Spirit among believers. The chapter culminates in a profound expression of peace in Jesus, coupled with an assurance that He has overcome the world.