Joh 16:26 | RWP | e4.org | I say not ( ου λεγω ). "I speak not." Christ did pray for the disciples before his death ( ; , , ) and he prays also for sinners ( ; ). Here it is the special love of God for disciples of Jesus ( , ; ; ). Note αιτεω and ερωταω used in practically the same sense as in verse .

‏ John 16:26

I say not ( ου λεγω ). "I speak not." Christ did pray for the disciples before his death (Joh 14:16; 17:9, 15, 24) and he prays also for sinners (Lu 23:34; 1Jo 2:1). Here it is the special love of God for disciples of Jesus (Joh 14:21, 23; 17:23; 1Jo 4:19). Note αιτεω and ερωταω used in practically the same sense as in verse 23.