John 16:24

Syriac Peshitta (NT Only)

ܥܕ݂ܰܡܳܐ ܠܗܳܫܳܐ ܠܳܐ ܫܶܐܠܬ݁ܽܘܢ ܡܶܕ݁ܶܡ ܒ݁ܫܶܡܝ ܫܰܐܠܘ ܘܬ݂ܶܣܒ݂ܽܘܢ ܕ݁ܬ݂ܶܗܘܶܐ ܚܰܕ݂ܘܰܬ݂ܟ݂ܽܘܢ ܡܫܰܡܠܝܳܐ ܀

Bible Verse Review
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in: Genesis 32:9, 1 Kings 18:36, 2 Kings 19:15, Matthew 6:9, Ephesians 1:16, Ephesians 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, 2 Thessalonians 1:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 2 Thessalonians 2:17

ask: Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:8, James 4:2, James 4:3

that: John 16:23, John 15:11, 1 John 1:3, 1 John 1:4, 2 John 1:12

Reciprocal: Numbers 20:8 - speak 1 Samuel 1:18 - went her 2 Kings 2:10 - Thou hast 2 Kings 4:3 - borrow not a few Esther 7:2 - the king said Job 21:15 - if we Psalms 72:15 - prayer Psalms 116:1 - because Psalms 132:16 - her saints Psalms 145:19 - fulfil Proverbs 10:24 - the desire Ecclesiastes 2:26 - wisdom Song of Solomon 8:13 - cause Daniel 9:17 - for Matthew 6:5 - when Matthew 21:22 - General Luke 11:9 - Ask John 15:16 - that whatsoever Acts 4:31 - spake Acts 8:15 - prayed Philippians 1:26 - General 2 Timothy 1:4 - filled Hebrews 7:25 - to make Hebrews 13:21 - through James 1:5 - let 1 John 3:22 - whatsoever 1 John 5:14 - if

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name,.... Not that they had never prayed as yet; for they had desired him to teach them to pray, which he did: they had prayed to him particularly for an increase of faith, and for many other things; but either they had only asked him, he being present with them, and not the Father; or if they had asked the Father anything, yet not in the name of Christ: they had made no mention of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, nor any use of his mediation; things they had not as yet such clear knowledge of; or they had not asked as yet any extraordinary thing, as they afterwards did; see Acts 4:29;

ask, and ye shall receive; that is, in my name, and whatever ye ask for, ye shall have it, to fit you for your work, to carry you through it, and to give you success in it: see Matthew 7:7;

that your joy may be full; go cheerfully through your work, find much pleasure in it, and with great satisfaction see the Gospel spread, souls converted, Satan's kingdom weakened, and the interest of your Redeemer thrive and flourish; than which nothing can more contribute to complete the joy of the ministers of Christ.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Hitherto - During his ministry, and while he was with them.

Have ye asked ... - From the evangelists, as well as from this declaration, it seems that they had presented their requests for instruction and aid to Jesus himself. If they had prayed to God, it is probable that they had not done it in his name This great truth that we must approach God in the name of the Mediator was reserved for the last that the Saviour was to communicate to them. It was to be presented at the close of his ministry. Then they were prepared in some degree to understand it; and then, amid trials, and wants, and a sense of their weakness and unworthiness, they would see its preciousness, and rejoice in the privilege of being thus permitted to draw near to God. Though he would be bodily absent, yet their blessings would still be given through the same unchanging Friend.

Ask ... - Now they had the assurance that they might approach God in his name; and, amid all their trials, they, as well as all Christians since, might draw near to God, knowing that he would hear and answer their prayers.

That your joy ... - See John 15:11.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 24. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name — Ye have not as yet considered me the great Mediator between God and man; but this is one of the truths which shall be more fully revealed to you by the Holy Spirit.

Ask — In my name; and ye shall receive-all the salvation ye thus request; the consequence of which shall be that your joy shall be full-ye shall be thoroughly happy in being made completely holy.