**Q1: Why did Jesus tell the disciples these things, according to John 16:1?**
A1: Jesus told them these things so that they would not fall away or lose faith when persecution came.
*Related verse:* "These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended." (John 16:1)
**Q2: What did Jesus say would happen to His followers, as stated in John 16:2?**
A2: Jesus said they would be put out of the synagogues and even killed by those who think they are serving God.
*Related verse:* "They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service." (John 16:2)
**Q3: Who did Jesus say He would send to the disciples after He left, according to John 16:7?**
A3: Jesus said He would send the Comforter (the Holy Spirit).
*Related verse:* "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you." (John 16:7)
**Q4: What three things will the Comforter do when He comes, as outlined in John 16:8-11?**
A4: The Comforter will:
1. Convict the world of sin
2. Convict the world of righteousness
3. Convict the world of judgment
*Related verses:* "And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged." (John 16:8-11)
**Q5: What did Jesus mean when He said, "A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me" in John 16:16?**
A5: Jesus was referring to His imminent death and resurrection. The disciples would not see Him for a short time after His crucifixion, but would see Him again after He rose from the dead.
*Related verse:* "A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father." (John 16:16)