John 16:12

I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

In Context

11and about judgment because the ruler of this world has been judged.

13However when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak from himself, but as many things as he may hear, he will speak. And he will report to you the things that are coming.

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Cross References

John 14:30I will no longer speak many things with you, for the ruler of the world comes. And he has nothing on me,

Acts 1:3to whom he also presented himself living, after his suffering, by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days, and speaking the things about the kingdom of God.

Hebrews 5:11About whom, much subject matter from us is also difficult to explain, since ye have become sluggish in hearing.

Matthew Henry on John 16:8-16

The Expediency of Christ's Departure; The Promise of the Spirit. 7 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. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I… Read the whole commentary →

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