Joh 16:20-24 | TNotes | STEP | 16:20 At the crucifixion, the world thought it had won a victory over the light. The shock of the cross would cause the disciples to weep and mourn , but their sorrow would change to joy when Jesus defeated the grave (20:20 ).

a16:20►

b20:20►

c16:21►

dIsa 21:2-3►

e26:16-21►

f66:7-10►

gJer 13:21►

h16:23-24►

i16:16-18►

‏ John 16:20-24

16:20 ^a At the crucifixion, the world thought it had won a victory over the light. The shock of the cross would cause the disciples to weep and mourn, but their sorrow would change to joy when Jesus defeated the grave (20:20 ^b).
16:21 ^c the pains of labor: This metaphor symbolizes anguish that is followed by God’s blessing and wonder (cp. Isa 21:2-3 ^d; 26:16-21 ^e; 66:7-10 ^f; Jer 13:21 ^g).
Summary for John 16:23-24: 16:23-24 ^h Ask ... and you will receive: Two notable effects of the resurrection are the joy of understanding and the joy of successful prayer. The disciples would no longer experience the confusion described in 16:16-18 ⁱ.