Joh 16:23-24 | RWP | e4.org | Ye shall ask me nothing ( εμε ουκ ερωτησετε ). Either in the sense of question (original meaning of ερωταω ) as in verses , since he will be gone or in the sense of request or favours (like αιτεω in this verse) as in ; . In verse both αιτεω and ερωταω occur in this sense. Either view makes sense here. If ye shall ask ( αν τ αιτησητε ). Third-class condition, αν like εαν with first aorist active subjunctive of αιτεω . Note for "in my name."

‏ John 16:23-24

Ye shall ask me nothing ( εμε ουκ ερωτησετε ). Either in the sense of question (original meaning of ερωταω ) as in verses 19, 30 since he will be gone or in the sense of request or favours (like αιτεω in this verse) as in 14:16; Ac 3:2. In verse 26 both αιτεω and ερωταω occur in this sense. Either view makes sense here.

If ye shall ask ( αν τ αιτησητε ). Third-class condition, αν like εαν with first aorist active subjunctive of αιτεω. Note 14:26 for "in my name."

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.