Joh 16:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Jesus continues, But now I go my way to him that sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ (John 16:5 ). He tells the disciples he will soon return to the Father. He is not being forced away; he goes willingly to complete his mission. Jesus points out that the disciples are not really asking about his destination, which could comfort them. Instead, they are too focused on their own loss and sadness.

‏ John 16:5

v. 5: Jesus continues, But now I go my way to him that sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ (John 16:5 ^a). He tells the disciples he will soon return to the Father. He is not being forced away; he goes willingly to complete his mission. Jesus points out that the disciples are not really asking about his destination, which could comfort them. Instead, they are too focused on their own loss and sadness.