Joh 16:24 | RWP | e4.org | Hitherto ( εως αρτ ). Up till now the disciples had not used Christ's name in prayer to the Father, but after the resurrection of Jesus they are to do so, a distinct plea for parity with the Father and for worship like the Father. May be fulfilled ( η πεπληρωμενη ). Periphrastic perfect passive subjunctive of πληροω in a purpose clause with ινα . See for some verb (first aorist passive subjunctive with ινα ) and for same form as here, emphasizing the abiding permanence of the joy.

‏ John 16:24

Hitherto ( εως αρτ ). Up till now the disciples had not used Christ's name in prayer to the Father, but after the resurrection of Jesus they are to do so, a distinct plea for parity with the Father and for worship like the Father.

May be fulfilled ( η πεπληρωμενη ). Periphrastic perfect passive subjunctive of πληροω in a purpose clause with ινα. See 15:11 for some verb (first aorist passive subjunctive with ινα ) and 1Jo 1:4 for same form as here, emphasizing the abiding permanence of the joy.