Joh 16:30 | RWP | e4.org | Now know we ( νυν οιδαμεν ). They had failed to understand the plain words of Jesus about going to the Father heretofore ( ), but Jesus read their very thoughts ( .) and this fact seemed to open their minds to grasp his idea. Should ask ( ερωτα ). Present active subjunctive with ινα in original sense of asking a question. By this ( εν τουτω ). In Christ's supernatural insight into their very hearts. From God ( απο θεου ). Compare παρα του πατρος (verse ) and εκ του πατρος (verse ), απο, εκ, παρα all with the ablative of source or origin.

‏ John 16:30

Now know we ( νυν οιδαμεν ). They had failed to understand the plain words of Jesus about going to the Father heretofore (16:5), but Jesus read their very thoughts (16:19f.) and this fact seemed to open their minds to grasp his idea.

Should ask ( ερωτα ). Present active subjunctive with ινα in original sense of asking a question.

By this ( εν τουτω ). In Christ's supernatural insight into their very hearts.

From God ( απο θεου ). Compare παρα του πατρος (verse 27) and εκ του πατρος (verse 28), απο, εκ, παρα all with the ablative of source or origin.