But I have told you these things, so that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you about them. I didn’t tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
Verse 4. These things which are about to happen, . He had foretold then that they would take place. Ye may remember, &c. By calling to mind that he had foretold these things they would perceive that he was omniscient, and would remember, also, the consolations which he had afforded them and the instructions which he had given them.
Christ warns you plainly so disappointment won't shipwreck you. Two swords hang over you: excommunication from the synagogue, and death itself. Being forewarned, you are forearmed against the terror that fells the unprepared.
AI summary
Commenting on John 16:1-6
these things I said not . . . at--from. the beginning--He had said it pretty early (Luk 6:22), but not quite as in Joh 16:2. because I was with you.