[[John-16]] Prev: [[Prophecies in John-15]] | Next: [[Prophecies in John-17]] --- ### They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts the formal excommunication of his followers from religious communities and their future martyrdom by individuals who believe they are performing a religious duty for God. *Historical context*: This prophecy was fulfilled in the early decades of the Christian church. [[Acts-07#v59|Acts 7:59]]–8:3 and 9:1–2 record the martyrdom of Stephen and Saul’s (Paul’s) systematic persecution of Christians, which he initially believed was a service to God. Historically, the 'Birkat ha-Minim' (a curse on heretics added to the Amidah prayer around 85 AD) served as a formal mechanism to identify and exclude Jewish Christians from synagogues. *Related to*: ### Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don't go away, the Counselor won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts that his departure (ascension) is a necessary precursor for the coming of the Holy Spirit (the Counselor/Advocate). *Historical context*: In Christian theology and history, this prediction is fulfilled by the events of Pentecost recorded in [[Acts|Acts 2]], occurring fifty days after the Resurrection, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in Jerusalem, empowering the birth of the early church. *Related to*: ### A little while, and you will not see me. Again a little while, and you will see me. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts his imminent death (the time he will not be seen) and his subsequent resurrection (the time he will be seen again). *Historical context*: This was fulfilled by the death of Jesus on the cross and his burial (the period of absence), followed by his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples as documented in [[John-20#v19|John 20:19]]–29 and other Gospel accounts. *Related to*: ### However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth... He will declare to you things that are coming. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts that the Holy Spirit will provide divine revelation to the disciples, including knowledge of future events. *Historical context*: Theological scholars point to the writing of the New Testament—including the Epistles and the Book of Revelation (which specifically declares 'things that are coming')—as the historical fulfillment of the Spirit guiding the apostles into truth and revealing the future. *Related to*: ### Behold, the time is coming, yes, and has now come, that you will be scattered, everyone to his own place, and you will leave me alone. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts that his disciples will abandon him and flee to their own homes during his arrest. *Historical context*: This was fulfilled immediately following Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. [[Matt-26#v56|Matthew 26:56]] and [[Mark-14#v50|Mark 14:50]] explicitly record that when Jesus was arrested, 'all the disciples forsook him and fled.' *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy