Bible Strands
John 16:15
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks these words to His disciples during His final discourse before His arrest. He explains the relationship between His authority and the Spirit’s forthcoming ministry.
The words — Πάντα (panta) means “all things” and ὅσα (hosa) means “as much as,” emphasizing the complete scope of what the Father possesses and entrusts to the Son. ἔχει (echei) translates as “has,” grounding the statement in present possession.
The thread — The shared possession of the Father and Son appears in John 17:10, Matthew 11:27, and John 3:35. These passages consistently frame divine authority as a unified transfer rather than a divided inheritance.
Why it lands — The text asserts that the Spirit’s revelation derives directly from the Son’s authority, not independent inspiration. A reader must recognize that understanding spiritual truth requires receiving what is already given, not generating it.
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The Greek words
King James Version
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Cross-references
- John 17:10 All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified.
- Matthew 11:27 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
- John 3:35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.
- Luke 10:22 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”
- Colossians 1:19 For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him,
- Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- John 10:29 My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
- John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.
- John 17:2 For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him.
- Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.