What is the meaning of John 16:4?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I have told you these things, so that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you about them. I didn’t tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G235} these things{G5023} have I told{G2980}{(G5758)} you{G5213}, that{G2443} when{G3752} the time{G5610} shall come{G2064}{(G5632)}, ye may remember{G3421}{(G5725)} that{G3754} I{G1473} told{G2036}{(G5627)} you{G5213} of them{G846}. And{G1161} these things{G5023} I said{G2036}{(G5627)} not{G3756} unto you{G5213} at{G1537} the beginning{G746}, because{G3754} I was{G2252}{(G5713)} with{G3326} you{G5216}.

Strong's King James

(4) Yet, this I have spoken to you, so that when their hour comes, you will remember them, that I told you. But this I didn't tell you at the beginning because I was with you.

The F.O.G*

[4] I am telling you this now, so that when these things happen, you'll remember My warning. I didn't tell you this at the beginning because I was with you, protecting you.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

But these things I have spoken to you, that when the hour may come, ye may remember them, that I said them to you, and these things to you from the beginning I did not say, because I was with you;

Young's Literal Translation