John 16:15

All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.

All things {G3956} that {G3745} the Father {G3962} hath {G2192} are {G2076} mine {G1699}: therefore {G5124}{G1223} said I {G2036}, that {G3754} he shall take {G2983} of {G1537} mine {G1699}, and {G2532} shall shew {G312} it unto you {G5213}.

Everything the Father has is mine; this is why I said that he receives from what is mine and will announce it to you.

Everything that belongs to the Father is Mine. That is why I said that the Spirit will take from what is Mine and disclose it to you.

All things whatsoever the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he taketh of mine, and shall declare it unto you.

Commentary

Context

John 16:15 is part of Jesus' extensive Farewell Discourse, delivered to His disciples in the Upper Room shortly before His arrest and crucifixion. In these chapters (John 13-17), Jesus prepares His followers for His physical departure, comforting them and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit. This particular verse builds upon earlier promises of the Spirit's role as a Comforter and Teacher, emphasizing the profound unity and shared purpose among the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in the work of divine revelation.

Key Themes

  • Divine Unity and Equality: The opening phrase, "All things that the Father hath are mine," is a profound declaration of Jesus' co-equality and shared essence with God the Father. It highlights His divine nature, asserting that all attributes, power, and glory belonging to the Father also belong to the Son. This concept is central to understanding the oneness of the Father and the Son within the Godhead.
  • The Holy Spirit's Illuminating Ministry: The verse clearly reveals the Holy Spirit's crucial role in dispensing divine truth. The Spirit "shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you." This means the Spirit does not speak independently but draws from the inexhaustible treasury of Christ's (and thus the Father's) truth, making it understandable and applicable to believers. This promise assures the disciples (and all future believers) that they would not be left without guidance and revelation after Jesus' physical departure.
  • Revelation of Christ's Truth: The ultimate purpose of the Spirit's work, as described here, is to glorify Christ and make His person, work, and teachings known. The Spirit reveals what belongs to Christ, providing deeper insight into His character, His redemptive work, and His eternal plan. This ongoing revelation is essential for spiritual growth and for being guided into all truth.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "All things that the Father hath are mine" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of Jesus' claim. The Greek word for 'hath' (ἔχω - echo) signifies possession or ownership, underscoring Jesus' inherent right to all that belongs to the Father, not as a derived gift, but as an intrinsic shared reality. The term 'shew' (ἀναγγέλλω - anangellō) implies a clear, authoritative declaration or announcement, highlighting the Spirit's role in making divine realities understandable and known to believers.

Significance and Application

John 16:15 offers profound comfort and assurance to believers across all ages. It affirms the deep interconnectedness and unity of the Trinity in the work of salvation and revelation. For us today, this verse means:

  • We have direct access to divine truth and understanding through the Holy Spirit, who continually reveals Christ to us.
  • Our knowledge of God is not based on mere human speculation or intellect but on the Spirit's supernatural illumination of Christ's words and works.
  • It encourages us to rely on the Holy Spirit for spiritual insight, guidance, and wisdom, knowing that He draws directly from the boundless wisdom and authority of Christ and the Father.

This verse underpins the Christian belief that true knowledge of God comes through Christ, revealed by the Spirit, and that God's nature is one of perfect unity and shared purpose.

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Cross-References

  • John 17:10

    And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.

  • Matthew 11:27

    All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and [he] to whomsoever the Son will reveal [him].

  • John 3:35

    The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

  • Luke 10:22

    All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and [he] to whom the Son will reveal [him].

  • Colossians 1:19

    For it pleased [the Father] that in him should all fulness dwell;

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • John 13:3

    Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
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