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.
15. All things that the Father hath are mine. As it might be thought that Christ took away from the Father what he claimed for himself, he acknowledges that he has received from the Father all that he communicates to us by the Spirit.
Verse 15. All things, &c. See . No one could have said this who was not equal with the Father. The union was so intimate, though mysterious, that it might with propriety be said that whatever was done in relation to the Son, was also done in regard to the Father. See .
Christ's departure was absolutely necessary; without it the Advocate would not come. Though the disciples found this doctrine strange and sorrowful, He assured them it was expedient for them, showing His gracious concern to give us what truly benefits us, not what our folly desires.
AI summary
Commenting on John 16:7-15