John 16:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They will do these things because they have understood neither the Father nor me.

Berean Standard Bible:

They will do these things because they have not known the Father or Me.

American Standard Version:

And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} these things^{G5023} will they do^{G4160} unto you^{G5213}, because^{G3754} they have^{G1097} not^{G3756} known^{G1097} the Father^{G3962}, nor^{G3761} me^{G1691}.

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Commentary for John 16:3

John 16:3 is part of Jesus' discourse with His disciples during the Last Supper, which is set in the historical context of Passover in Jerusalem. This verse is embedded within the larger Johannine Farewell Discourse, where Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, offering comfort and instruction. In this particular verse, Jesus is forewarning His followers about the persecution they will face from the world.

The theme of John 16:3 revolves around the rejection and misunderstanding that Jesus' disciples will encounter. The "these things" refers to the mistreatment, exclusion, and even violence that the disciples will experience at the hands of those who do not believe in Jesus or His divine mission. The phrase "because they have not known the Father, nor me" points to the root cause of this hostility: a lack of spiritual understanding and recognition of Jesus' true identity as the Son of God, and by extension, the Father who sent Him.

This verse reflects the broader biblical motif of the world's opposition to God's messengers and the message of the Gospel. It underscores the spiritual blindness that prevents people from acknowledging the truth of God's revelation in Christ. The historical context also alludes to the growing tension between early Christians and certain Jewish and Roman authorities, which eventually led to widespread persecution. John 16:3, therefore, serves as both a prophetic warning and a theological explanation for the suffering that believers may face due to their faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5023
   There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταῦτα
   Transliteration: taûta
   Pronunciation: tow'-tah
   Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4160
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ποιέω
   Transliteration: poiéō
   Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
   Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5213
   There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμῖν
   Transliteration: hymîn
   Pronunciation: hoo-min'
   Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
   
5. Strong's Number: G3754
   There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅτι
   Transliteration: hóti
   Pronunciation: hot'-ee
   Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1097
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γινώσκω
   Transliteration: ginṓskō
   Pronunciation: ghin-oce'-ko
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3962
   There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πατήρ
   Transliteration: patḗr
   Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3761
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐδέ
   Transliteration: oudé
   Pronunciation: oo-deh'
   Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1691
    There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμέ
    Transliteration: emé
    Pronunciation: em-eh'
    Description: a prolonged form of μέ; me:--I, me, my(-self).