Joh 16:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 16:1-2: 16:1-2 Jesus had outlined the coming conflicts (15:18-25 ) so that the disciples would not abandon their faith (literally be caused to stumble ). The greatest obstacle his disciples would face was to stumble and renounce their faith before their opponents (see Matt 23:34 ; Luke 6:22 ), especially during the dark days ahead (see John 12:35 ; 1 Jn 2:9-11 ).

a16:1-2►

b15:18-25►

cMatt 23:34►

dLuke 6:22►

eJohn 12:35►

f1 Jn 2:9-11►

‏ John 16:1-2

Summary for John 16:1-2: 16:1-2 ^a Jesus had outlined the coming conflicts (15:18-25 ^b) so that the disciples would not abandon their faith (literally be caused to stumble). The greatest obstacle his disciples would face was to stumble and renounce their faith before their opponents (see Matt 23:34 ^c; Luke 6:22 ^d), especially during the dark days ahead (see John 12:35 ^e; 1 Jn 2:9-11 ^f).