John 16:18
"Some of his disciples therefore said to one another, “What is this that he says to us, ‘A little while, and you won’t see me, and again a little while, and you will see me;’ and, ‘Because I go to the Father’?”"
Key Reflection
The disciples' confusion over Jesus's words about not seeing him for a little while and then seeing him again highlights their struggle to comprehend his impending death and resurrection. In the first-century context, such events would have been shocking, as they involved leaving the familiar physical presence of a teacher and leader for an uncertain future. This verse reflects the disciples' limited understanding of Jesus's role as the Messiah, who must undergo suffering before his glory is revealed.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes