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The Gospel of John Commentaries & Lessons
Chapter 16: Lessons 1-3

Lesson 1: John 16:1-11
Lesson 2: John 16:12-22
Lesson 3: John 16:23-33

Ideal for Personal Study, Home and Mid-week Bible Groups, and Sunday Schools!


Lesson 1: John 16:1-11

King James Version

John 16:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:1-11 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 16:1-11

New American Standard Bible

John 16:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:1-11 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 16:1-11

New International Version

John 16:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:1-11 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 16:1-11

New Revised Standard Version

John 16:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:1-11 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 16:1-11

Audio Edition John 16:1-11 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 16:1-11 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 16:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 16:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 16:1-11

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 16:1-11

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 16:1-11

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

Nevertheless I tell you the truth:
it is to your advantage that I go away,
for if I do not go away,
the Advocate will not come to you;
but if I go,
I will send him to you

(John 16:7).

How Our Advocate Works

How Our Advocate Works - Large Print

How Our Advocate Works - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 16:1-11

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 16:1-11 (Large Print)

Application for John 16:1-11

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:1-11

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:1-11 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 16:1-11

True and False Test for John 16:1-11

Word Search Puzzle for John 16:1-11

Praying Through John 16:1-11

Praying Through John 16:1-11

Praying Through John 16:1-11 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 2: John 16:12-22

King James Version

John 16:12-22 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:12-22 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 16:12-22

New American Standard Bible

John 16:12-22 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:12-22 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 16:12-22

New International Version

John 16:12-22 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:12-22 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 16:12-22

New Revised Standard Version

John 16:12-22 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:12-22 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 16:12-22

Audio Edition John 16:12-23 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 16:12-23 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 16:12-22

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 16:12-22

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 16:12-22

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 16:12-22

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 16:12-22

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

When the Spirit of truth comes,
he will guide you into all the truth;
for he will not speak on his own,
but will speak whatever he hears,
and he will declare to you the things that are to come

(John 16:13).

How to Recognize a True Disciple

How to Recognize a True Disciple - Large Print

How to Recognize a True Disciple - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 16:12-22

Study Hints for Thinking Further on John 16:12-22 (Large Print)

Application for John 16:12-22

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:12-22

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:12-22 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 16:12-22

True and False Test for John 16:12-22

Word Search Puzzle for John 16:12-22

Praying Through John 16:12-22

Praying Through John 16:12-22

Praying Through John 16:12-22 (Large Print)

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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Lesson 3: John 16:23-33

King James Version

John 16:23-33 KJV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:23-33 KJV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

King James Version Student Study Handout for John 16:23-33

New American Standard Bible

John 16:23-33 NASB Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:23-33 NASB Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New American Standard Bible Student Study Handout for John 16:23-33

New International Version

John 16:23-33 NIV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:23-33 NIV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New International Version Student Study Handout for John 16:23-33

New Revised Standard Version

John 16:23-33 NRSV Easy-Print Commentary

John 16:23-33 NRSV Easy-Print Large Print Commentary

New Revised Standard Version Student Study Handout for John 16:23-33

Audio Edition John 16:23-33 Commentary and Lesson

Audio Edition John 16:23-33 Commentary and Lesson

Student Handouts for This or Next Week's Lesson

Verse-by-Verse KJV Handout for John 16:23-33

Verse-by-Verse NASB Handout for John 16:23-33

Verse-by-Verse NIV Handout for John 16:23-33

Verse-by-Verse NRSV Handout for John 16:23-33

Can Be Used At the Beginning of Class or Handed out for Next Week's Lesson

Class Preparation Guide

Class Preparation Guide for John 16:23-33

Best Used to Prepare Students for Next Week's Lesson

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE LESSON

I have said this to you,
so that in me you may have peace.
In the world you face persecution.
But take courage; I have conquered the world!
(John 16:33).

Jesus Has Conquered the World

Jesus Has Conquered the World - Large Print

Jesus Has Conquered the World - Bulletin Size

Teacher Study Hints for Thinking Further

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 16:23-33

Study Hints for Thinking Further for John 16:23-33 (Large Print)

Application for John 16:23-33

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:23-33

Application — Five Takeaways for John 16:23-33 (Large Print)

Easy-Print Bible Activities for Student Lesson Review

Crossword Puzzle for John 16:23-33

True and False Test for John 16:23-33

Word Search Puzzle for John 16:23-33

Praying Through John 16:23-33

Praying Through John 16:23-33

Praying Through John 16:23-33 (Large Print)

The International Bible Study Forum

IBS Forum Discussion for Bible Teachers and Students

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The Bibles used in the International Bible Study Commentary

The King James Version of the Bible, Noted as KJV.

New International Version, Noted as NIV. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™

New American Standard Bible, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1996 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NASB.

New Revised Standard Version, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Noted as NRSV.

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