Little children (τεκνια). Diminutive of τεκνα and affectionate address as Jesus turns to the effect of his going on these disciples. Only here in this Gospel, but common in I John (1. John 2:1, etc.), and nowhere else in N.T.

Yet a little while (ετ μικρον). Accusative of extent of time. See also John 7:33; John 8:21 (to which Jesus here refers); John 16:16-19.

So now I say unto you (κα υμιν λεγω αρτ). This juncture point (αρτ) of time relatively to the past and the future (John 9:25; John 16:12; John 16:31).